Yachtsman. Captain of the victorious America's Cup challenge in 1995. Appointed to succeed Jacques Cousteau as the head of the Cousteau Society in 1997 (see "North and South", December 1997, pages 44-48). Murdered by pirates aboard his boat on the Amazon river, December 2001.
Blake, Peter James (Sir), 1948-2001
[Posters relating to New Zealand boating, yachting, yacht races, sailboats. 1990s].
Date: 1992 - 1999
By: Steinlager (Firm); Wellington (N.Z.). City Council; New Zealand Post Office
Reference: Eph-E-BOAT-1990s
Description: Includes posters: The America's Cup. In San Diego everyone wants to sink the favourite. Steinlager, premier sponsor New Zealand challenge America's Cup 1992. (2 copies) Bank of New Zealand America's Cup Supporters Club. New Zealand's challenge 1992 America's Cup San Diego. Challenger Elimination Series racing schedule [with illustration by Hanrahan] (2 copies) Bank of New Zealand America's Cup Supporters Club. The quest for the Cup; your guide to the races of the 1992 America's Cup challenge. Lambton Harbour. National Dragon Boat Festival. 25 & 26 February 1995. Admission $5. (2 copies) New Zealand Post. Congratulations! Team New Zealand. Victory 1995 stamp on sale now. Limited stocks available. Sunday Star Times yachting special. Steinlager Unconditional supporters. [1999-2000 America's Cup]. 1999. Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, sizes varying below 1020 mm. Provenance: Two items donated by Owen Spearpoint from the estate of Brian Edward Spearpoint, 2014.
Team New Zealand, America's Cup 2000 :Peter Blake's Lucky Red Socks. [Two pairs adult s...
Date: 2000
Reference: Eph-A-BOAT-2000-01
Description: Two pairs of red socks, adult size 4-6, showing the Team New Zealand logo in black on the side of the ankle. The label has a logo: Team New Zealand Authentic Team Product. The socks were made in Korea, amid some controversy. Buyers were asked, on the label to:"Sock it to 'em by wearing your Lucky Red Socks with pride, to support Team New Zealand, as we defend the America's Cup". Sponsors of the team each display their logos on the labels: Steinlager, TV One, Telecom, Lotto, Toyota. New Zealand hosted the America's Cup for the first time in the year 2000, defending the title (won in 1995), against the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup, "Prada" of Italy. Quantity: 2 curio(s) pairs of socks. Physical Description: Two pairs of socks in cotton/nylon/spandex, with labels in cardboard. Provenance: Donated by Ms Jackie Jeffares in 2000.
Photographs of Dr Roderick Deane and America's Cup team of 1995
Date: [ca 1987-1995]
From: Deane, Roderick Sheldon (Dr), 1941- :Photographs
Reference: PAColl-8966-1
Description: Portraits of Dr Roderick Deane. Photographs of the fairwell to Team New Zealand from Auckland when they left for the America's Cup challenge of 1995 in San Diego. This group includes photographs of Peter Blake, Dennis Connor, and artist Ralph Hotere. There are views of the crowd on the wharf where the yachts were tied, of accompanying craft on the harbour, and of a 15th century sailing ship. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). 36 colour original photographic print(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :27 copies of cartoons (includes 14A) published in the Evening Pos...
Date: 2001 - 2002
By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: H-674-001/026
Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows a destroyed bus (peace process) destroyed first by the Palestinian suicide bombers and them by Israeli war planes. Health spending priorities promote huge salaries for the CEO and a pittence for everyone else. Cartoon obituary to Sir Peter Blake. A dolphin weeps. Shows a flag at hslf-mast over the sea and a poem for Sir peter Blake. Peter Jackson, Director of Lord of the Rings dresses up for the New Zealand premiere. Debate in the Parliamentary Chamber on proposed changes referred to as the 'wipe the slate clean' Bill. Helen Clark hides from the anger of the grounded NZ Air Force capability. Children's perception of the difference in pay rises between MP's and teachers. Shows a tour guide explaining the virtues and down-side of New Zealand to a group of travel writers. Shows Bin Laden jumping the cue at the plastic surgery clinic. Shows MP's defending themselves at a press conference against charges of triple-dipping from public funds. Shows the men calling the tune on America's anti-terrorism campaign. Shows the leader of the National Party, Bill English asking Santa Claus for a Christmas present. Santa and his reindeer narrowly avoid being hit by airborne missiles. Shows an All Black selector recruiting new talent from a war zone. Shows Helen Clark and Jim Anderton clucking over their new baby (Air New Zealand), while Michael Cullen advises them not to get too attached as it'll be up for adoption as soon as it can stand on it's own feet. Winston Peters climbs up to his attic to dust off his 'super scare monger' suit. Slobadon Milosevich stands in the War Crimes Tribunal dock with his hands dripping in blood, he defys the authority of the court. A tribute to New zealand Criketerl, Chris Cairns as 'King of the Oval.' Shows Tranzrail passengers being shown a pick-axe they are to use in case of a derailment. Shows detainees at Guantanamo Bay being asked by their detainers if they have any complaints. They wear something like a gas mask so their answer is impossible to understand. Refers to anti-terrorism war and those captured by American-led forces. Shows politicicians as children engaged in petty squabbles as the election draws near. Comment on asylum seekers in Australia seeking help from the rest of the world. Shows Israeli troops in a armoured tank trying to force Yasser Arafat to end Palestinian violence. Shows an Australian teacher explaining to his students that only those arriving in Australia between 1840 and 2000 are 'fair dinkum Aussies'. National Party leader, Bill English dons a judges cloak, a hangman's noose and an executioners hood as he campaigns on a law and order platform. ACT leader, Richard Prebble outlines his stand on immigration policy. Quantity: 27 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.
America's Cup Parade, Willis Street, Wellington - Photographs taken by Ross Giblin
Date: [ca 16 May 1995]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s
Reference: EP/1995/1526-F
Description: Photographs of Peter Blake waving to a crowd during the America's Cup Parade, Willis Street, Wellington, taken ca 26 May 1995 by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm
Triumphantly, CERAMCO NEW ZEALAND, surrounded by some of the many welcoming pleasure cr...
Date: 1982
Reference: Eph-D-BOAT-1982-01
Description: Shows the yacht Ceramco New Zealand with a red and white striped spinnaker sail. Signatures of the crew are shown at the upper right, including Peter Blake, Trevor Agnew, Geoff Stagg, Richard White, Paul von Zalinski, Owen Rut[..]; Don England, Jim Gr[..]dy, R F Macalister, etc.. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 800 x 535 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1982.
[Ephemera and programmes relating to boats and boating, yacht racing and regattas. 1980...
Date: 1980 - 1989
Reference: Eph-A-BOAT-1980s
Description: Includes:1980: Mana Cruising Club (Inc), Paremata. Activities 1980-81. Folded card 1982: Wellington Yachting Association. Black Heart Rum and Tia Maria yachting calendar 1982-83 "The Quest for the Spirit of New Zealand youth". $40,000 worth of prizes! Proudly sponsored by Countrywide Building Society [1982?] Pamphlet / entry form Paraparaumu Boating Centre Ltd. Advertising flier [1982] 1984: Lowry Bay Yacht Club (Inc). Racing calend[a]r and handbook. 50th year 1984/85 season. 1985: Lowry Bay Yacht Club. 50th season. Summer '85 [1985. Vice-Commodore's report] Lion New Zealand Admiral's Club. Fourth Whitbread Round the World Challenge [with Peter Blake]. Booklet 1985. 1986: New Zealand Coast Guard Federation (Inc). Boatmaster certificate course. Pamphlet [1986] New Zealand Yachting Federation. Join us - sail for sport or recreation. Pamphlet [1986?] (2 copies) 1987: Boat City. Live the dream! Our name brings you in the door - our service brings you back [Booklet. 1987]. 1988: Pioneer Jet Boat Tours Ltd. Jet boating, canoeing. [Pamphlet. ca 1988] Shell Marine. True blue. Don't go to sea with anything else. [Advertising pamphlet. ca 1988] 1989: New Zealand big boat tour. History of the Americas Cup; facts about the yacht "New Zealand". Pamphlet [ca 1989] Charter Link New Zealand. Great boating holidays. Our clients recommend us! [Advertising card. ca 1989] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.
America's Cup parade, Wellington New Zealand
Date: 26 May 1995
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP/1995/1522-F
Description: America's Cup parade moving through the crowd, Wellington, New Zealand Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm
America's Cup 2000 New Zealand (America's Cup Properties Inc) :The official 1999 Americ...
Date: 1998 - 1999
By: Fuji Xerox New Zealand Ltd
Reference: Eph-D-CALENDAR-1999-02
Description: Includes photographs of Sir Peter Blake and the victorious New Zealand team who won the America's Cup in 1995, photographs of the New Zealand yacht "Black Magic" racing, and preparations for the 1999-2000 challenge. Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s) collated as a calendar.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, on spiral-bound sheets 423 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the publisher in 1999.
Interview notes
Date: 1980-1987
From: McLean, Terence Power (Sir), 1913-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11459-071
Description: Not all indexed Quantity: 1 folder(s).
[Ephemera and posters promoting the publication of books and new book titles. 1982]
Date: 1982
Reference: Eph-D-BOOK-1982
Description: Includes: "Blake's odyssey; round the world race with Ceramco New Zealand", by Peter Blake and Alan Sefton. Publication 30 August 1982, Hodder & Stoughton. "First across the roof of the world", by Graeme Dingle & Peter Hillary. Hodder & Stoughton, November 1982 Books to cherish for their beauty and to treasure for their knowledge. "The herb garden displayed", by Gilian Painter & Elaine Power; "A garden of old fashioned & unusual herbs", by Gilian Painter & Elaine Power. Hodder & Stoughton [1982] New Zealand Literary Fund. Kids books. Silence. Returns [1982] (On verso is list of recently published children's books) (2 copies) "New Zealand's birds"' photographs by Geoff Moon; text by Ronald Lockley. Heinemann, October 1982 [Shows photograph of morepork] (2 copies) "Race day"; the book. Collins [photographs by Glenn Jowitt ; introduction by Vincent O'Sullivan. 1982] Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 13.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 840 x 595 mm.
Interview and loose research notes
Date: 1959-2000
From: McLean, Terence Power (Sir), 1913-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11459-065
Description: Notes of interviews with Peter Blake and Stan Painter; loose correspondence and notes on other possible subjects; papers on the 'no Maori' tour of South Africa. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Photographic prints relating to obituaries, BAT - BR
Date: 1950-2000
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: PAColl-7327-1-162
Description: Photographs relating to the lives of prominent New Zealanders, arranged alphabetically from BAT to BR, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.
Photographs relating to Sir Peter Blake
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP-NZ Obits-Blake, Sir Peter
Description: Photographs relating to Sir Peter Blake
Peter Blake on board Steinlager 2 - Photographs taken by Phil Reid
Date: [ca 25 February 1989]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-
Reference: EP/1989/0716-F
Description: Captain Peter Blake gives the thumbs up on board 'Steinlager 2', Wellington. Photographs taken ca 25 February 1989 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm
Peter Blake with Lion New Zealand, Queens Wharf, Wellington - Photographs taken by Merv...
Date: [ca 6 February 1985]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978
Reference: EP/1985/0682-F
Description: Photographs of Peter Blake with the yacht 'Lion New Zealand' at Queens Wharf, Wellington, taken ca 6 February 1985 by Evening Post staff photographer Merv Griffiths Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm
Sir Peter Blake and Philip Jameson hanging red socks on a clothes line - Photographs ta...
Date: [19 December 1995]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s
Reference: EP/1995/4820
Description: Sir Peter Blake and the youngest member of Team New Zealand, Philip Jameson, hanging red socks on a clothes line. Photographed ca 19 December 1995 by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin. Red socks were adopted by New Zealanders as a symbol of good luck and a way to support Team New Zealand during the America's Cup challenge. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm
Evans, Malcolm, 1945- :The Lord of the Rules. The Two Hulls. New Zealand Herald, 19 Dec...
Date: 2002
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DX-002-162
Description: The America's Cup sailing races billed as a feature film. Other Titles - 'Arrivederci Prada!' Extended Title - Now Showing Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
Evans, Malcolm, 1945- :Return to the Spirit we'd like to see unveiled... New Zealand He...
Date: 2003
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DX-002-175
Description: Shows the hull of Team New Zealand's America's Cup boat with a giant red sock covering its under-carriage. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
Webb, Murray 1947-:Sir Peter Blake (circa 1997-1999).
Date: 1997 - 1999
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DX-001-315
Description: Caricature of Sir Peter Blake, New Zealand yachtsman. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).