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SBB-24: Inter-island Steamship SS Claudine Ship

Historic photo: Inter-island steamer SS Claudine

Historic photo: SS Claudine along side Claudine Warf

Historic photo: SS Claudine at Claudine Warf Kahului Maui

Historic photo: SS Claudine dry dock bow

HURL Artifact No.	SBB-24	*Denotes approximations and speculations


Name:	SS Claudine	Lost:	29-Nov-29
Artifact Type:	Steamship	Found:	5-Nov-12
Nationality:	Hawaiian	Dive No:	PIV-269/PV-784
Class or Make:	Steamship	Location:	South Oahu
Model:	Inter-island	Depth (m):	582m
Purpose:	Freight/Passenger Transport	HURL crew:	Kerby, Wollerman, Kelley/ Cremer, Price, Smith
Serial Number:	127431 (Hawaii #291)	Additional Dives:
Built/Launched:	March 1890 by Napier, Shanks, & Bell of Glasgow, Scotland

Length:	184'
Width:	32'
Height:	15' 9"



Circumstance of Loss:	Scuttled	Crew Personnel/Position:	Unknown

Reason of Loss:	Old Age	Crew Survivals/Fatalities:	n/a

Artifact History:	The Claudine arrived in Hawaii in August 1890 and was part of the Wilder Steamship Company and later Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co. She carried the Hawaiian annexation delegation to San Francisco following the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and grounded on a reef outside Honolulu Harbor in 1907. It's regular service run was to Kahului, Maui where "Claudine Wharf" was built to accommodate inter-island steamships (Now Pier 2). Left service in 1928.

Artifact Condition:	The ship is largely intact although stripped prior to disposal. The screw is not present, but rudder is hard over. A tall pole sticks up near the stbd stern. The forecastle appears to have been cut away but did not remove the bow keel piece which stands oddly alone. The triple expansion engine can be seen, along with the exhaust stack port, and openings for the masts and other items.

Additional Information:	In Dec 1899 the steamer collided in darkness with the barkentine William Carson causing it to roll over losing all it's cargo and crew personal effects. No lives were lost, but Claudine was found at fault for not having a lookout posted. Later paid damages.

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