Falls of Clyde, Historic sailing vessel at Pier 5, Honolulu, United States.
Description
The Falls of Clyde is a historic sailing ship with an iron hull moored at Pier 5 in Honolulu Harbor. The four masts rise above the water and the long silhouette extends over 81 meters (266 feet) along the wharf.
History
Built in Port Glasgow in 1878, the ship carried sugar between Hawaii and California for decades. In 1907 it was converted for oil transport and served as a tanker for additional years afterward.
Culture
The name comes from Scotland and refers to waterfalls along the River Clyde near Glasgow, where the vessel was once constructed. Visitors see an iron hull with wooden planks that recalls the era when windjammers sailed the world's oceans.
Practical
The ship lies at an accessible part of the harbor where visitors can get a good view of the masts and hull from the wharf. Preservation requires constant work, so some areas may be closed at certain times.
Did you know?
This windjammer is the last surviving four-masted sailing ship with an iron hull ever built. It is also the only sail-powered oil tanker that has survived to the present day.
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