Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company

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Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co.
FoundedFebruary 7, 1883
Founder Thomas R. Foster
Defunct1947
Headquarters
Honolulu, HI
Area served
 Hawaiian Islands
Key people
 John Ena - Pres.
1898-1902
James A. Kennedy - Pres.
1902-1926
Stanley Kennedy Sr. - Pres.
1933-1947
ServicesPassenger and cargo transportation between the Hawaiian Islands

Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company was headquartered in Honolulu and ran steamship passenger and cargo service between the Hawaiian Islands from 1883 until 1947. Inter-Island constructed the Kona Inn in 1928, the first hotel in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. In 1929, Inter-Island created an airline subsidiary, Inter-Island Airways, that is still operating as Hawaiian Airlines.

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History

Inter-Island's office and warehouse T.R. Foster Building, Honolulu, HI.jpg
Inter-Island's office and warehouse

Shipbuilder Thomas R. Foster moved to Hawaii in 1857 and founded Inter-Island Steam Navigation in 1883 with partners W.B. Godfrey, G.N. Wilcox, A.S. Wilcox, and J.M. Sass. [1] [2] Inter-Island's early ships included the SS James Makee, SS Planter, SS CR Bishop, SS Iwalani, and the SS Helene. [2] Inter-Island's headquarters were at 902 Nuuanu Avenue in downtown Honolulu in the T.R. Foster building. [3] James A. Kennedy was recruited from the Honolulu Iron Works to become President of Inter-Island in 1902. [2] In 1905, Kennedy absorbed the Wilder Steamship Co. into Inter-Island, creating the largest fleet of steamers serving the Hawaiian Islands. [4] In 1925, Inter-Island had four steamers: SS Humuula, SS Hawaii, SS Waialeale, and SS Haulalai [5]

Kona Inn

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Kona Inn Shopping Village

To promote travel to the Big Island, Inter-Island's board of directors approved the construction of the Kona Inn, the first hotel in Kona. [2] They hired architect Charles William Dickey, who was known for his distinctive Hawaiian style design. [6] The oceanfront Kona Inn opened in 1928, with 20 rooms, a salt water swimming pool, tennis courts, spacious lawns, cocktail lounge, and luaus. [7] The Kona Inn eventually expanded to 220 rooms, and helped turn Kona into a premier tourist destination [2] The Kona Inn was converted into the Kona Inn Shopping Village in 1980. [8]

Inter-Island Airways

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Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330

James Kennedy's son, Stanley Kennedy Sr., returned from WWI after flying Curtiss H-16 flyingboats for the US Navy and joined his father in management at Inter-Island. Stan Kennedy convinced the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Board of Directors to expand their business into the fledgling aviation industry. [4] On January 30, 1929, the company founded a subsidiary, Inter-Island Airways, that would later become Hawaiian Airlines.

Strike of 1938

On August 1, 1938, protests against the company by several unions resulted in the Hilo massacre. [5] Inter-Island's SS Waialeale arrived in Hilo crewed by strike-breakers, to be met by 200 protesting longshoremen. A riot ensued between the police and longshoremen with at least 16 rounds fired (7 birdshot and 9 buckshot), at least one bayonet stabbing, clubs, and fire hoses. [9] There were no fatalities, but many injuries. [5]

Downfall

During WWII, Inter-Island Steam Navigation's ships were commandeered into military service by the War Shipping Administration. [2] The lack of civilian cargo ships led to the proliferation of airborne cargo and passenger transportation between the Hawaiian Islands. The 14 hour voyage from Honolulu to Hilo on a steamer, could now be done in 100 minutes on a DC-3 aircraft. [2] Inter-Island Steam Navigation's passenger and cargo service was essentially a victim of Inter-Island Airways success, as well as the creation of Aloha Airlines in 1946, and discontinued operations in 1947. [4]

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March 1916 advertisement

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