Hawaii to delist Falls of Clyde ship from Register of Historic Places

The state plans to delist the historic Falls of Clyde from the Hawaii Register of Historic Places, arguing this administrative change will expedite the ship's removal to redevelop Pier 7. Officials cite safety hazards and long-standing inactivity as primary reasons for this action, aiming to bypass regulatory hurdles that have stalled progress for over a decade. Conversely, preservation advocates argue the delisting is a tactic to justify dismantling the vessel, claiming safety concerns are exaggerated to undermine fundraising efforts. They contend the ship, the last surviving four-masted full-rigged sailing oil tanker, remains salvageable with adequate resources and intend to challenge any plans that involve destruction rather than restoration. This conflict highlights the tension between infrastructure development and heritage conservation within open data initiatives. It underscores the critical need for transparent public records regarding preservation decisions, funding transparency, and safety assessments to ensure community trust and enable informed civic engagement in protecting cultural landmarks.

Source: hawaiinewsnow.com
Published on 2023-06-30

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