The rebirth of Polynesian voyaging began with a blueprint and a dream, described in THE PROPOSAL. This gallery preserves the foundational history of HOKULE’A ‘S historic 1976 voyage through a few authentic documents and the first vessel designs that made the impossible possible.
The rebirth of Polynesian voyaging began with a blueprint and a dream, described in THE PROPOSAL. This gallery preserves the foundational history of HOKULE’A ‘S historic 1976 voyage through a few authentic documents and the first vessel designs that made the impossible possible.
HOKULE'A POSTER
The painting was commissioned for the POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY to help revive the art of wayfinding and rebuild Hawaiian cultural pride.
The poster commemorates the landmark 1976 maiden voyage of the HOKULE’A from Hawaii to Tahiti.
The poster was graciously offered to me by Dave Bell.
Hokulea
Promotional still for a documentary on PBS. This image depicts the Hokule’a during early sea trials in Hawaiian waters.
Hokulea
Promotional still for a documentary on PBS.
HOKULE'A
This is a commemorative cover from the 1976 HOKULE’A voyage between Hawaii and Tahiti, issues by the Hawaiian Philatelic Society.
The cover features a stamp from the French Polynesia (catalog #C112) depicting the Hokule’a canoe.
It is postmarked from Papeete, Tahiti, dated June 15, 1976.
The cover also appears to be signed by Kawika Kapahulehua, the captain of the 1976 voyage.
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HOKULE'A
This item is a FIRST DAY COVER from the Polynesian Voyaging Society commemorating the 1976 voyage of the Hokule’a canoe from Hawaii to Tahiti.
The cover features a 50 Polynesian Franc stamp issued by French Polynesia to mark the event.
It is postmarked in Papeete, Tahiti, on July 7, 1976, during the canoe’s arrival.
Hawaii-Philatelic-Society
Vintage computer punch card issued as a souvenir to commemorate the 1976 voyage of the Hokule’a from Hawaii to Tahiti.
The cards were sold for $ 3.00 to help fund the voyage and the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
HOKULE'A
This 1976 commemorative cover was produced by the Hawaiian Philatelic Society to mark the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s bicentennial voyage of the Hokule’a canoe.
The cover features a postmark from Waikiki Station, Honolulu, dated July 26, 1976.
Some versions of this cover are signed by the ship’s captain, Kawika Kapahulehua.
POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY
This document describes the Polynesian Voyaging Society, a non-profit organization focused on Polynesian voyaging history.
It lists the society’s board of directors and advisors.
The society is best known for sailing the Hokule’a.
POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY
This document outlines the goals of the Polynesian Voyaging Society for revitalizing traditional wayfinding techniques.
It details a plan to construct a traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe to prove that ancestors intentionally explored and settled the Pacific.
The text describes the need to raise funds for materials, transportation, and public education.
The overall mission aims to preserve and celebrate Hawaiian heritage by reversing the loss of these ancient skills.
HAWAIIAN DOUBLE-HULLED CANOE
Blueprint for a Hawaiian double-hulled voyaging canoe.
The plan show detailed structural views including a transverse section (cross-section) of the hull and longitudinal section (side-view) of the hull.
DOUBLE-HULL CANOES
This document is a Sail plan for a “WA’A KAULUA” or Hawaiian double-hull canoe redrawn by Richard Rhodes based on the final conceptual design of Hokule’a by Herb Kawainui Kane.
HAWAIIAN DOUBLE-HULLED VOYAGING CANOE
Technical drawings of a Hawaiian double-hulled voyaging canoe, showing multiple views including side-profile and top-down plan view.
The drawing details the structure and layout of a two-masted canoe. It includes a scale bar to indicate dimensions, suggesting it is a functional plan for construction.
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