Episode 2 of 2
Voyage to Society Islands
- When
- November 1827 to February 1828
- Where
- Society Islands
Williams sailed the Messenger of Peace from Rarotonga to the Society Islands in November 1827 to expand his ministry.
After completing the ship, Williams set sail for the Society Islands in November 1827. He did not return to Rarotonga until February 1828, when he moved his family to Raiatea. The voyage was intended to reach islands where inhabitants practiced paganism, described by Williams as "heathens."
Sources
- John Williams (missionary) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Messenger of Peace (missionary ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-15
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