John Young (Hawaii)

John Young (c. 1742–1835) is a British subject who becomes an important military advisor to Kamehameha I during the formation of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

He is left behind by Simon Metcalfe, captain of the American ship Eleanora, and along with a Welshman, Isaac Davis, becomes a friend and advisor to Kamehameha.

He brings to Kamehameha knowledge of the western world, including naval and land battle strategies, and becomes a strong voice on affairs of state for the Hawaiian Kingdom.

He plays a big role during Hawaii's first contacts with the European powers.

He spends the rest of his life in Hawaiʻi.

Between 1802-1812, John Young rules as Royal Governor of Hawaii Island while King Kamehameha is away on other islands.

He organizes the construction of the fort at Honolulu Harbor.

The Hawaiians give him the name ʻOlohana based on Young's typical command "All hands".

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