Black Week (Hawaii)

The Black Week was a crisis in Honolulu, Hawaii that nearly caused a war between the Hawaiian Provisional Government and the United States of America.

For the series of battles resulting in British defeats during the Second Boer War, see Black Week.
Black Week
Part of Hawaiian Rebellions (1887–1895)

USRC Thomas Corwin, whose unexpected arrival caused the incident
DateDecember 14, 1893 – January 11, 1894
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
21°18′25″N 157°51′30″W
Result

United States political victory

  • Provisional Government of Hawaii succeeded by the Republic of Hawaii
  • Annexation of Hawaii postponed
Belligerents
 United States
 United Kingdom		 Provisional Government of Hawaii
Commanders and leaders
Albert S. Willis
John Irwin		 Sanford B. Dole
Strength

United States

United Kingdom

  • 1 Screw corvette
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