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Founded in 2003, The H.M. Dowsett Foundation’s
mission is to acquire, restore, preserve and display artifacts of Hawaii.
The focus of our efforts so far have been with the Hawaiian canoe and
calabash. We also seek ways to introduce canoe paddling to our youth.
The preservation of the Hawaiian canoe, their involvement of youth in the
ocean were the passions of H.M. Dowsett.
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The Foundation
receives artifacts through donations from individuals, corporations
and other non-profits. On occasion the foundation has purchased
distressed artifacts in need of restoration. |
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The most
recent acquisitions were in 2009 and 2008. In 2009 we acquired (2)
koa canoes (25’ and 27’) and in 2008 we received the donation of (4)
koa canoes (22’-28’) from the Outrigger Enterprise Inc. / Outrigger
Hotels. All (6) of these canoes were once owned by Spence and Cliff
Weaver and displayed at various SpenceCliff Restaurants. Three of
the canoes have been restored and are on display at Outrigger
Hotels. |
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In 2005 we
acquired the “Toots” canoe, owned by Molokai Hoe founder, Toots
Minville. This canoe raced in the very first Molokai race in 1952. |
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In December
2004 we acquired a Hawaiian canoe from the Brooklyn Museum of Arts &
Sciences. It was donated to them in 1892 and was on display for
several decades and eventually went into storage for nearly 50
years. It has now returned to Hawaii for restoration and eventual
permanent display. |
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H.M. Dowsett with canoe "Malolo"
Founded in 2003, in tribute to
Herbert M. Dowsett, The Dowsett Foundation’s mission is to
acquire, restore, preserve and display artifacts of Hawaii. The
focus of our efforts so far have been with the Hawaiian canoe
and calabash. We also seek ways to introduce canoe paddling to
our youth. The preservation of the Hawaiian canoe, the
involvement of youth in the ocean were life passions of H.M.
Dowsett. |
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The 'Hilo" canoe returning to
Hawaii after 112 years in Brooklyn, New York. Yes Brooklyn!!
Built in Hilo circa 1852 |
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TDF volunteer restorers (L-R) Allan Dowsett, Tay Perry,
Mike Mason, Jay Dowsett, Jerry Ongies |
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Restoring the Prince Kuhio canoe the 'A'. The first canoe
ever built specifically for 6-man canoe racing. Built in 1902 |
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The restored canoe of master canoe builder, Kalai Wa'a
Wrighto Bowman. The Kiholo. |
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