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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JLS_lost-submarine-memorial_Honolulu-HI.html
He goes a great voyage that goes to the bottom of the sea, George Herbert, Jacula Prudentum, 1651
Throughout the history of submarine development, men have fought enemies just as lethal as any human foe. Those who brave the deep in sealed cylinde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JLE_mark-14-steam-driven-torpedo_Honolulu-HI.html
This was the U.S. Navy's primary torpedo in WWII. When fired, compressed air, alcohol and water were mixed and ignited in the combustion chamber to produce the steam that powered the turbines.
Weight-3,200 lbs.; Length-20.5 feet; Diameter-21 inc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JLD_mark-37-electric-torpedo_Honolulu-HI.html
This high-performance, submarine-launched weapon is considered to be the first successful torpedo developed for use against other submarines. The Mark 37 was designed to swim out of a 21-inch torpedo tube, to which it remained attached by a length…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JLC_u-s-s-bowfin-ss287_Honolulu-HI.html
Step aboard and dive into submarine history onboard USS Bowfin (SS-287). A restored World War II submarine nick-named the "Pearl Harbor Avenger". Launched December 7, 1942, she made 9 successful war patrols in the Pacific, sinking 44 enemy ships.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FIR_mahiole_Honolulu-HI.html
Ancient Hawaii was governed by a sharply defined caste system. The kings were the highest authority. Chiefs, or Alii, ruled over sections of the land at the pleasure of the kings. At times there was a king for each of the major islands in the Hawa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPF_iolani-palace_Honolulu-HI.html
'Iolani Palace is a living restoration of the offical royal residence for the Kalakaua Dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Hawai'i from 1874 to 1893. King Kalakaua, who resigned for 17 years, built the palace in 1882 as a symbol of Hawaii's civilize…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPE_reverend-james-kekela_Honolulu-HI.html
Born in 1824 at Mokuleia OahuEducated by James Hunnewell at Lahainaluna
First Hawaiian Christian MinisterOrdained at Kahuku December 21 1849
In 1853 he went as a pioneer missionary to the Marquesas Islands where for 49 yearshe exercised a re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPC_kawaiaha-o-church_Honolulu-HI.html
Built of gaint coral slabs, hewn from ocean reefs, this sanctuary became known as The Stone Church.This structure was preceded by a succession of four thatched grass buildings which served as houses of worship until ground was broken in 1837.
T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPB_kawaiaha-o-landmark_Honolulu-HI.html
In the middle of an otherwise dry and barren plane, existed a sacred spring on these grounds, reserved for use by high chiefs and chiefesses only. Legend tells us that among the high ranking who enjoyed the privilege of bathing in the large circul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJ8_u-s-s-arizona_Honolulu-HI.html
At 0755, 7 December 1941,near this spot at Berth Fox 7The USS Arizonawas hit by one torpedo and approximatelyseven bombs. One bomb went down the stack and another penetrated the black powder magazines. The sunken ship remains the tomb of nine hund…