Battle of Kealakekua Bay
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On 14 February 1779 British explorer Captain James Cook was killed as he attempted to kidnap Kalaniʻōpuʻu, the ruling chief of the island of Hawaii, and hold him hostage for the return of a cutter which Hawaiians had stolen. As Cook and his men attempted to take the chief to his ship, they were confronted by a crowd of Hawaiians at Kealakekua Bay seeking to prevent Kalaniʻōpuʻu leaving. In the ensuing confrontation, Cook, four British marines and 17 Hawaiians were killed.
1779
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Kingdom of Great Britain, United States, 
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Location: 19.4769, -155.9252, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
2 places
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1779-02-14T00:00:00Z
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1779 Battle of Kealakekua Bay
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1779 | Battle of Kealakekua Bay | Kingdom of Great Britain, battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1782 | Battle of Mokuohai | House of Keoua, House of Keawe, battle | Wikidata |