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1826: Peter Dillon was sailing in command of his own ship, the St Patrick, from Valparaiso to Pondicherry, when he sighted Tucopia.
‘Thirteen years later ( after 1813) Peter Dillon was sailing in command of his own ship, the St Patrick, from Valparaiso to Pondicherry, when he sighted Tucopia.( Tikopia in the Santa Cruz group… more →
Levuka History and Timeline
Getting Prepared
iowanforabetteriowa wrote 6 months ago: I have been busy stocking up on canned goods lately. I have read alot of people are doing the same t … more →
1826: Peter Dillon was sailing in command of his own ship, the St Patrick, from Valparaiso to Pondicherry, when he sighted Tucopia.
levuka wrote 1 year ago: ‘Thirteen years later ( after 1813) Peter Dillon was sailing in command of his own ship, the S … more →
1849: after three years of warfare at Mbua Bay from 1849 to 1852 fighting ships, big guns and marines ‘indispensable to the missionaries'
levuka wrote 1 year ago: G. C. Henderson reported missionary, Thomas Williams’ “history of these three years of warfar … more →
1859: Tannese kill Levuka plantation owner, Norman, of Sandhurst, Victoria, enroute from Levuka to Norman’s plantation at Nasavusavu: Jimmie Lasulasu survives
levuka wrote 1 year ago: The Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVI, Issue 4070, 7 September 1870, Page 3 reported Levuka trader … more →
12 August, 1874: leader of British squadron, of warships, Commodore Goodenough mortally wounded with poisoned arrow at Santa Cruz
levuka wrote 1 year ago: “Commodore Goodenough was in command of the squadron employed in the Pacific, of which the hea … more →
1861: Coconut oil traders set up business in Apia, Samoa
levuka wrote 2 years ago: “From the ‘thirties onward trade had begun to establish itself. The stocks of earlier is … more →
In 1847, Cakobau raised money to fund wars, with a coconut-oil levy
levuka wrote 2 years ago: In 1847, Cakobau ventured beyond the traditional limits of tribute, and raised money to carry on his … more →
1855: Battle of Kaba - Cakobau, aided by King George of Tonga, swept through the Kaba promontory
levuka wrote 2 years ago: April 7, 1855: The Battle of Kaba, as Cakobau, aided by King George of Tonga, swept through the Kaba … more →
1808: wreck of Eliza introduces guns to Fiji; sandalwood trader carried firearms, 40,000 Spanish dollars and Charlie Savage,
levuka wrote 2 years ago: 1808: It was a June night when the American Brigantine, Eliza hit Mocea reef near Nairai. The brig E … more →
1849:British warships visited Fiji and give Cakobau a cannon-fire demonstration
levuka wrote 2 years ago: During the following year (1849) two British warships visited Fiji. H.M.S. Havannah (Captain Erskine … more →
28th February, 1849, traders return to live at Levuka
levuka wrote 2 years ago: The Levuka traders found the site of the new settlement at Nawaido unhealthy, and too far removed fr … more →
1840: Land corruption: US rep, John Brown Williams; uncontrolled arms and land-dealer
levuka wrote 2 years ago: Dealings in land were becoming more frequent. In December, 1840, Cakobau sold Wakaya Island to Hough … more →
