Four-masted steel barque of 2842 tons, built in 1892 by Robert Duncan, Glasgow, for the San Francisco Shipping Co. On 18 June 1917 coming into Wellington Harbour from San Francisco she struck rocks near Pencarrow Light and was badly holed. Towed into Wellington for repairs. The largest ship to be dealt with in Wellington. Because of the need for secrecy regarding the movement of ships during World War I, the incident was little discussed. See Lloyd's Register; and "Shipping, Vol 3, p 166"; and "Shipping Box 1, p 1-2" (Both held in Turnbull Library Reference Room).
John Ena (Ship)
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Edwin, Irene Atherton, 1875-1952 :Tanui. Wharf shed 4-6. Tainui No 1 Queens Wharf. "Joh...
Date: 1918
From: Edwin, Irene Atherton, 1875-1952 :[Drawings of camouflaged ships seen at Wellington, New Zealand during the First World War and in 1921] 1917-1921.
Reference: E-276-q-018
Description: Looking down onto Wellington Harbour with the Tainui and part of a second ship, the John Ena, moored at Queen's Wharf, rough indications of three wharf sheds, Point Jerningham and Miramar on the right, the eastern hills in the background Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketch, ink inscriptions on lined paper, 249 x 201 mm
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Photograph of a painting depicting the sailing ship "John Ena".
Date: After 1892
From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives
Reference: 1/2-014745-G
Description: Photograph taken by David Alexander De Maus, of a painting by an unidentified artist, with date and location of the original unknown. The painting depicts the sailing ship 'John Ena' under full sail in the open sea. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - "John Ena."; Marginal notes on negative - bottom right - M? E? MacLeod Master On negative the name [M? E?] MacLeod is given as master, but according to Lloyd's Register the nearest name is 'M A Madsen' master, between 1897 and 1913. The master between 1892 and 1896 is C Schnauer; and between 1914 and later is C V Olsen. Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches