In October 1855, the United States Navy sent a warship to Fiji during the civil war on the islands….

1855 Fiji expedition - Wikipedia In October 1855, the United States Navy sent a warship to Fiji during the civil war on the islands. They demanded compensation from Seru Epenisa Cakobau , the Vunivalu of Bau and self-proclaimed Tui Viti (King of Fiji), in response to the alleged arson attacks on the American commercial agent in Lautoka , Viti Levu . [1] [2] 1858 Fiji expedition - Wikipedia In…