In March 1868 an increase in volcanic activity resulted in the 1868 Hawaii earthquake and resulting tsunami that caused damage throughout the islands . Varigny helped organize bringing aid to the victims . On May 6 , 1868 the '' Lackawanna '' sailed back to San Francisco and the clerk was court-martialed . He was found guilty , but quietly had his sentence suspended , probably to avoid any embarrassing publicity
1868 Hawaii earthquake
1868 Hawaii earthquake
Charles de Varigny