James Makee

Captain James Makee (November 24, 1813 - September 16, 1879) was one of the pioneer planters of Hawaii[1] and the owner of the most productive sugar plantations on Maui.

Due to Makee's severe injuries, the Maine was forced to put into Honolulu to seek medical assistance from the "H.M.S.

On April 21, 1844, Smith, the acting captain of the Maine, left Queen Charlotte Sound towards Russian America.

Smith had still not returned with the ship or crew after over year from the time of Makee's injuries and became the subject of an intense search initiated by the American consul in the Sandwich Islands.

In 1853 construction began on the first pressed brick building in Honolulu with granite doorways, sill and steps, iron doors and shutters and considered fireproof, the Makee & Anthon Block.