The historic Falls of Clyde ship was removed from Honolulu Harbor early this morning for disposal at sea.

Two tug boats removed the 146-year-old ship from its berth at Pier 7 before the break of dawn, at about 5:30 a.m., then towed it out, where it is to be sunk at a deep-water site about 25 miles out from Oahu’s south shore later this afternoon.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation — which impounded the ship in 2016 — had awarded Shipwright LLC of Florida the contract to remove the Falls of Clyde at an estimated cost of $4.9 million, marking a final chapter in its history.

Shipwright began prepping the ship for removal in late July and was expected to tow it out to sea for disposal in late November, but finished its work ahead of schedule.

DOT deputy director for harbors Dre Kalili

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