The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the historic vessel Falls of Clyde has been removed from Honolulu Harbor and disposed of at sea. The operation, carried out by contractor Shipwright LLC, began at sunrise when the vessel was towed from Pier 7. The disposal site was located about 25 miles south of the harbor. Shipwright notified HDOT officials around noon that the operation had concluded as planned.
Nearly 100 businesses and vendors from O‘ahu participated in the project, reflecting significant local involvement. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) ‘Ānuenue Coral Nursery and Fisheries Research Center provided specialized coral salvage support.
A small send-off ceremony was held by the Friends of Falls of Clyde prior to the vessel’s removal. HDOT is collaborating with this organization to create a permanent display that will include artifacts such as the vessel’s name board, wheel, and bell. Additional artifacts have been transferred to the National Park Service for exhibition at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. Some rigging tools from Falls of Clyde will be used for maintaining the Balclutha, a historic ship at the same park.
HDOT expressed appreciation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard for their guidance during the regulatory process.
“HDOT extends it appreciation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard for its guidance through the regulatory process for the operation.”
