The Expedition

In 1924, Medford KELLUM outfitted the barkantine 4 mast schooner for a scientific expedition which, even the naming of the ship, was left entirely to the scientific circles of Honolulu.

“The Trustees and staff of the Museum are fairly bubbling with pleasure at finding that their dream of an exploring ship, reaching places otherwise inaccessible, has become a reality through interest of yourself and Mrs. Kellum. (…) It takes some talking to convince the trustees that you want your name submerged and that you don’t care a whoop what the ship does or where it goes so long as you two friendly souls can render service by increasing knowledge of the Pacific.”

Director Gregory, Honolulu Museum, May 31, 1924.