On February 21, volunteers moved the platform back into position and replaced the gangway. They also attached chains to the gangway and platform so that the gangway will not be pulled off. They also tightened some of the lines on the ship to prevent it from moving too far outboard. Thanks to board members Fred Nunes, Kevin hart, and Bruce McEwan and volunteer Bill MacGillivray.
- Hawaii should be honored to have a National Historic Landmark as part of our waterfront.
- The Falls of Clyde is the only surviving iron-hulled, four-masted sailing oil tanker in the world, which makes it a tourist draw for maritime history enthusiasts.
- The Falls of Clyde has been in Honolulu Harbor for over 50 years and has been a maritime museum source to educate school children and other visitors.
- The ship has been a unique venue for events for individuals and organizations.
- As an island state, Hawaii has a long maritime history and a dependence on the maritime industry. The Falls of Clyde is the only existing symbol we have of the long period of commercial sailing vessels. She fits the gap between the original sailing vessels like Hokulea and the modern vessels that are in and out of the harbor on a daily basis. As a commercial sailing vessel, Falls of Clyde was the predecessor to the modern ships in the Matson fleet and the tug and barge service of Young Brothers.
- There are many local people who have deep emotional feelings about Falls of Clyde because of visits made to her over the years and her importance to our community.