Wilkinson's death in 1885, two of her three heirs transferred all their rights, titles and interests in Palmyra to a Mr. Wilkinson's will, which was proved and registered in New Zealand and was later admitted to probate in Hawaii in 1898. Wilkinson's rights passed to Kalama (Mrs. Wilkinson's death on June 25, 1866, in New Zealand, the captain's and Mr. "right, title and interest in and to all the property of whatever description now lying or situated on Palmyra Island (sic) in the Pacific Ocean, which island (sic) by a proclamation of His Majesty, Kamehameha IV, at present belongs to the Hawaiian Kingdom, and also all my right, title and interest in and to any partnership property that I may have an interest in as co-partner with the said Johnson Wilkinson."Īfter Mr. This deed was recorded in 1885 in the Royal Registry of Conveyances in Honolulu. Wilkinson landed in Palmyra and took formal possession of the atoll in accordance with the royal commission.Ĭaptain Bent sold his rights to Palmyra to Mr. Wilkinson, both Hawaiian citizens, to sail to Palmyra and to take possession of the atoll in the king's name. On February 26, 1862, His Majesty, Kamehameha IV (1834-1863), Fourth King of Hawaii (1854-1863), issued a commission to Captain Zenas Bent and Mr. The atoll received its name from the American vessel Palmyra under the command of Captain Sawle, who sought shelter there on November 7, 1802. History: Under the Hawaiian Flag (Part I) For more information on Palmyra, you may refer to the U.S. The following historical timeline of Palmyra is provided for informational purposes only. The executive, legislative and judicial authority over certain excluded areas of Palmyra Atoll as detailed below remain with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs. Fish and Wildlife Service on January 18, 2001. Fish and Wildlife Services in the Department of Interior as transferred from the Office of Insular Affairs to the U.S. Palmyra is a National Wildlife Refuge administered by the U.S. □ Enjoying sunset at a private candlelit dinner on the beach Link in bio to book your island escape.The northernmost atoll in the Line Islands Archipelago halfway between Hawaii and American Samoa is Palmyra Atoll. □ Picking veggies for lunch at Zero's 'treehouse' in the jungle □ Watching Mantas come incredibly close to shore □ Relaxing together at the peaceful Araamu Spa □ Enjoying a floating breakfast in the pool A day at Villa Park with □ Cycling the boardwalk when a turtle came to say hello!.This is your sign to visit the Maldives □□□□ What a week at Villa Park with who spent five days capturing this tropical paradise that seems almost too perfect to be real.Fun, fresh and modern: our new-look interiors lead to heavenly open-air showers surrounded by fragrant tropical greenery, making the best of indoor-outdoor living □□ Visit our link in bio now and let us help you plan your next Maldives holiday.Feel the layers of tension melt away as we transport you to a sublime world of inner calm □ Let us craft a personal experience for you at our Araamu Spa or try our ‘Bird of Paradise’ signature treatment inspired by ancient island therapies.
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