August 14, 2002 Publication A new painting by Herb Kawainui Kane. Byron's Bay 1825 Image copyright 2002 Herb Kawainui Kane Order this image as a fine art print. Close up Notes by the artist: The first ship of some consequence to anchor in Hilo Bay was the 46 gun frigate H.M.S. Blonde, captained by Lord Byron (cousin of the poet) who had returned the remains of the king and queen of Hawaii after their death in London. More info... Mini-tour Archive