Inland navigation
Research papers
Date: [1930-1977]
From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7403-02
Description: Essays and articles, and small pieces by Mead on aspects of Whanganui River history. Includes letters to `New Zealand herald' and `Evening post'; bibliography of the river compiled by Mead; summary of river levels at Pipiriki; notes from conversation with David Barr on Pepe Turoa and pa on the river; transcripts of reports and accounts on the river from official and personal sources; piece on discrepancy in information on the gunboats on the river; 1908 inspection trip report, notes obtained from W Salt, Roman Catholic mission; Parikino, the tidal reach, hydro-electric development, canoe accounts; the 1865 Pipiriki skirmish; notes compiled for F W Furkert by J R Cade; Lands and Survey report summaries and other accounts including proposed charter for the river. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses, (PIANC)
Date: 1991-1992
From: Simpson, Ralph Annand, 1908-1994 : Papers relating to New Zealand ports and harbours
Reference: MS-Papers-11505-22
Description: Published reports from working groups relating to Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses, (PIANC) Other - original file - NZCS ARC AG01 S03 F03 T01-11 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Letters concerning the sun compass
Date: 1987
From: Henderson, James Herbert, 1918-2005: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11054
Description: Three letters received by Henderson as editor of the `Unofficial history' in the RSA Review concerning the use of the sun compass for desert navigation Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript
Pritchett, Robert Taylor, 1823-1907 :Sarawak. Borneo. 4 April [1887]
Date: 1887
From: Pritchett, Robert Taylor, 1823-1907 :Sketches for Lady Brassey's `Last Voyage'. 1886-1887.
Reference: E-022-q-066-2
Description: Shows a river with a series of warning navigational signs in English, concerning rocks. Also shows a white ensign flag. On the right is an ornamental pillar Published in The last voyage of Lady Brassey (London, 1889) as a wood engraving, page 146 with the title Borneo beneath the picture and the words To Kuchin with an arrow above the picture. The artist has also added in ink, the words Kuchin River in his own copy of the book. Other Titles - To Kuchin. Kuching Extended Title - From his Sketches for Lady Brassey's "Last voyage". Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and wash, on sheet 207 x 305 mm