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Kaʻiana, also known as Keawe-Kaʻiana-a-ʻAhuʻula, (about 1755 – 1795) was a Native Hawaiian (kānaka ʻōiwi/maoli) warrior and aliʻi of Puna, Hawai‘i, who turned against Kamehameha I in 1795 during his conquest of Oahu and then sided with the island's ruler, Kalanikupule.
He was also assisted by one of Kamehameha's chiefs, Kaʻiana, who defected before the battle began. Kaʻiana had fallen out of favor with Kamehameha's inner circle and feared that he was being plotted against.
Dec 26, 2021 · Kaʻiana. Recorded history suggests that in May 1787 Wynee (also spelled Winee) was the first Hawaiian to leave the islands on a western ship, the British ship Imperial Eagle. She served as the personal servant of the captain’s wife. They headed to China.
The Story of Ka‘iana: These tumbled rocks below the corner of Mauna ‘Ala may be the remnants of Kawananakoa heiau. "There was some jealousy towards Ka‘iana by some of the other chiefs," explains Mel Kalahiki. "Ka‘iana had been to China, he knew some English, and he was regarded by the ladies as the handsomest of chiefs.
As Kamehameha prepared for war, one of his former allies, a chief named Kaʻiana, turned on him and joined forces with Kalanikūpule. Kamehameha's warriors and Kalanikūpule fought a great battle at the summit of Nuʻuanu Pali which is known as the Battle of Nuʻuanu .
Sep 26, 2022 · Keawe-Kaʻiana-a-Ahuula. Updated: Nov 3, 2022. No ratings yet. In the year 1787 the foreign ship named Nootka arrived, commanded by Captain Meares. This was the ship which took Ka‘iana to China. Perhaps three Hawaiians besides Ka‘iana were taken with him.
Kaʻiana, also known as Keawe-Kaʻiana-a-Ahuula, [1] (born about 1755 - died 1795 [2]) was a Native Hawaiian (kānaka ʻōiwi/maoli) warrior and aliʻi (noble) of Puna, Hawai‘i, [3] who turned against Kamehameha I in 1795 during his conquest of Oahu [4] and then sided with the island's ruler...
