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Learn about Captain William Matson’s legacy of hydrographic services in the Pacific, serving Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, and China since 1882. The Matson fleet continues to provide safe passage with modern ships. For more information, contact Captain Bob Lamb, Vessel Manager in Hawaii.
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Hydrographic Services Review Panel Presented by Captain Bob Lamb
CAPTAIN WILLIAM MATSON 1849-1917 • Arrived in San Francisco from Sweden in 1867 • In 1882 obtained first ship, the Emma Claudina, and launches Matson’s service to the Hawaiian Islands • Incorporated in 1901 • When Captain Matson died in 1917 at 67, the Matson fleet comprised 14 of the largest, fastest and most modern ships in the Pacific passenger-freight service
SERVING HAWAII, GUAM, MICRONESIA & CHINA Seattle Oakland Long Beach Shanghai Hawaii Ningbo Xiamen Saipan Guam Kwajalein/Ebeye Yap Pohnpei Majuro Chuuk Palau Kosrai
Q A & Contact Information: Captain Bob Lamb Vessel Manager - Hawaii 1411 Sand Island Pkwy, Honolulu, HI RLamb@matson.com | 808-848-1258