Matson, Inc.

Working aboard the Dickel family yacht, he struck up a friendship with tycoon Claus Spreckels, who financed many of Matson's new ships.

[3][4] The enterprise began in the carrying of merchandise, especially of plantation stores, to the islands and returning with cargoes of sugar, later expanding interests at each end of the line.

"[6] It featured an observation tower and cupola at the northern corner of the building that enabled company executives to see its ships coming through the Golden Gate.

For a brief period after World War II, Matson operated an airline using Douglas DC-4 aircraft between the Pacific Coast and Hawaii.

In 2015, Matson, Inc., acquired Horizon Lines, formerly its main competitor in the United States domestic market, for $469 million.

[9][10][11] Primarily a conveyor of freight; from 1908 on, Matson introduced into service a number of passenger liners to capitalize on the burgeoning tourist trade.

Maritime flag of Matson, Inc.
Historical image from Matson Lines promoting their Hawaiian hotels
SS Lurline in the 1930s
SS Monterey during World War II