Maui History & Cultural Activities
Museums & Historical Landmarks
West Maui
Carthaginian
History &
Information
The Carthaginian is a replica of a 19th-century brig,
typical of the small, fast freighters that brought the first
commerce to these Islands, and is the only authentically
restored brig in the world. The first Carthaginian was lost
at sea in April 1972 while on the way to Honolulu for
dry-dock-¬a keen loss to the community. A replacement was
finally found in Northern Europe, and a great dream was
realized when the new Carthaginian crossed the seas with an
all-Lahaina crew to her new home post. The sight of this
majestic ship silhouetted against the sky is a sentimental
reminder of Lahaina's heritage and the romance of the sea.
The Carthaginian is now an artificial reef on the bottom of
the ocean half a mile off the shore of Lahaina. To see it,
you can take the Atlantis submarine tour, or scuba dive it
with a charter scuba boat.
