Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 1, 1 Ianuali 2001 — "Territorial Sea" [ARTICLE]

"Territorial Sea"

The U.S. supported, aided and abetted the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. This action was to gain control of the 'Territorial Seas" surrounding the Hawaiian archipelago. How mueh area of the

earth did the descendants of Kamehameha the Great control prior to the overthrow? How mueh present value could one ascribe to this incredible submerged area? What strategic and monetary value lies beneath the surrounding sea? What mineral wealth? What incredible, priceless environmental value through the control of the fisheries within the "Territorial Sea?" Is this what the Apology Bill 103-150 is about? The Kamehameha Dynasty did not end with the passing of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha took 3 1 known "wives" from whom seven, today, have living issue. These mo'opuna of Kamehameha, are the legal heirs and own the crown lands and the territorial sea surrounding the islands. This is what the overthrow was really about. Seizing, without compensation, the crown lands and waters around Hawai'i. I am pleased President Clinton saw fit to apologize for the uncompensated taking of lands. Now we need to account for those lands taken, sold or transferred to others, and all the legitimate descendants of Kamehameha located and brought back into one great and wonderful 'ohana. Miehael Guard Sheehan Hanalei