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{{Infobox military conflict |
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| conflict = SMS Geier Incident |
| conflict = SMS Geier Incident |
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| partof = Part of [[Asian and Pacific theatre of World War I]] |
| partof = Part of [[Asian and Pacific theatre of World War I]] |
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| image = SMS Geier.png |
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| image_size = 300px |
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| caption = SMS ''Geier'' |
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| date = October |
| date = October – November 1914 |
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| place = [[Honolulu]], [[Territory of Hawaii]], |
| place = [[Honolulu]], [[Territory of Hawaii]], United States |
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| result = SMS Geier and Locksun interned |
| result = SMS ''Geier'' and ''Locksun'' interned |
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| combatant1 = {{flag|United States|1912}} |
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* {{flagdeco|Hawaii}} [[Territory of Hawaii]] |
* {{flagdeco|Hawaii}} [[Territory of Hawaii]] |
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{{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}} |
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| combatant2 = {{flagcountry|German Empire}} |
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** [[Fort Kamehameha]] |
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* {{ship|Japanese battleship|Hizen}} |
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* {{ship|Japanese cruiser|Asama}} |
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| strength2 = {{SMS|Geier}} <br> Collier ''Locksun'' |
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| casualties2 = All crew of the ships were interned |
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The SMS Geier Incident was an incident involving |
The '''SMS ''Geier'' Incident''' was an incident involving the German [[unprotected cruiser]] {{SMS|Geier}} and the [[Collier (ship)|collier]] ''Locksun'' that went sailed into [[Honolulu]] during [[World War I]]. This increased some tensions between [[German Empire|Germany]] and the United States during the war. |
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== Background == |
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''Geier'' sailed out from [[Singapore in the Straits Settlements|British Singapore]] before the [[United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland|United Kingdom]] had declared war on [[German Empire|Germany]] and tried rallying with Admiral [[Maximilian von Spee]] and the [[East Asia Squadron]]. She intercepted a British [[Steamship|steamer]] and captured her but not sink her.<ref name="roads">{{Cite web |date=2021-07-09 |title=Roads to the Great War: Hawaii and the SMS Geier Incident |url=http://roadstothegreatwar-ww1.blogspot.com/2021/07/hawaii-and-sms-geier-incident.html?m=1 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Roads to the Great War}}</ref> After [[Empire of Japan|Japan]] declared war on Germany, ''Geier'' was being hunted and forced to go into [[Honolulu]], within the territory of the United States which was still a [[neutral country]] at the time.<ref name="capture">{{Cite web |title=The Capture of the ex-USS Schurz of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary |url=https://marinesanctuary.org/blog/the-capture-of-the-ex-uss-schurz-of-monitor-national-marine-sanctuary/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=National Marine Sanctuary Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== United States reaction == |
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The United States had a law announcing that belligerent nations could only have ships in American ports for under 24 hours. The Americans had [[Fort Shafter]] and [[Fort Kamehameha]] to enforce this. The captain of the ship, Karl Grasshof claimed that the ship was in need of boiler and machine repairs. The state of department inspected the ship and gave them three weeks to repair the ship. If time ran out the ships would be interned.<ref name="roads"/> |
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== Japanese involvement == |
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When ''Geier'' was still being repaired, two Japanese ships, {{ship|Japanese battleship|Hizen||2}} and {{ship|Japanese cruiser|Asama||2}} were outside of Honolulu waiting to intercept ''Geier''. On ''Geier''{{'}}s last day in Honolulu, a lot of bystanders who were mostly Japanese living in the city were awaiting a battle between the Germans and the Japanese. However, this did not happen and the captain surrendered the ship to the Americans.<ref name="roads"/> |
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== Aftermath == |
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After the crews of the ships were interned, they were welcomed by the people living on [[Oahu]]. On April 6, 1917, the Americans finally joined the war and recommissioned the ship USS ''Schurz''.<ref name="capture"/> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:United States in World War I| ]] |
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[[Category:German Empire in World War I]] |
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[[Category:Maritime incidents in November 1914]] |
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[[Category:1914 in Hawaii]] |
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[[Category:20th century in Honolulu]] |
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[[Category:Germany–United States relations]] |
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[[Category:Germany–Japan relations]] |
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[[Category:1914 in international relations]] |
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[[Category:Military history of Hawaii]] |
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The SMS Geier Incident was an incident involving the German unprotected cruiser SMS Geier and the collier Locksun that went sailed into Honolulu during World War I. This increased some tensions between Germany and the United States during the war.
Background
[edit]Geier sailed out from British Singapore before the United Kingdom had declared war on Germany and tried rallying with Admiral Maximilian von Spee and the East Asia Squadron. She intercepted a British steamer and captured her but not sink her.[1] After Japan declared war on Germany, Geier was being hunted and forced to go into Honolulu, within the territory of the United States which was still a neutral country at the time.[2]
United States reaction
[edit]The United States had a law announcing that belligerent nations could only have ships in American ports for under 24 hours. The Americans had Fort Shafter and Fort Kamehameha to enforce this. The captain of the ship, Karl Grasshof claimed that the ship was in need of boiler and machine repairs. The state of department inspected the ship and gave them three weeks to repair the ship. If time ran out the ships would be interned.[1]
Japanese involvement
[edit]When Geier was still being repaired, two Japanese ships, Hizen and Asama were outside of Honolulu waiting to intercept Geier. On Geier's last day in Honolulu, a lot of bystanders who were mostly Japanese living in the city were awaiting a battle between the Germans and the Japanese. However, this did not happen and the captain surrendered the ship to the Americans.[1]
Aftermath
[edit]After the crews of the ships were interned, they were welcomed by the people living on Oahu. On April 6, 1917, the Americans finally joined the war and recommissioned the ship USS Schurz.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Roads to the Great War: Hawaii and the SMS Geier Incident". Roads to the Great War. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ a b "The Capture of the ex-USS Schurz of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary". National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
Categories:
- United States in World War I
- German Empire in World War I
- Japan in World War I
- Presidency of Woodrow Wilson
- Maritime incidents in October 1914
- Maritime incidents in November 1914
- International maritime incidents
- 1914 in Hawaii
- 20th century in Honolulu
- Germany–United States relations
- Germany–Japan relations
- 1914 in international relations
- Diplomatic crises of the 20th century
- Military history of Hawaii