The migrant ship Harpley, 1847-1862 (barque; registered at Launceston, Tasmania, as no. 1 of 1847, having been built by John Patterson of Patterson Brothers)
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Harpley (Ship)
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Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]
Date: [1847]
Reference: E-113-f
Description: A pictorial account of an enforced stay of 11 weeks in Tahiti by the crew of the 'Harpley', a Tasmania-built ship on its maiden voyage from Hobart to England, after the ship sprung a leak and was compelled to land as swiftly as possible. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s) of watercolours on paper watermarked 1844. Physical Description: Sketchbook, 52p., 130 x 280 mm; half roan over marbled boards; blue silk tie (damaged) Provenance: Prior to purchase, acquired by Mark Tewfik of Maggs Bros. Ltd, from Hordern House (the Sydney-based antiquarian bookseller) at a book fair in California. Hordern House acquired the item from another purchaser who had acquired the item at auction at Catherine Southan Valuers and Auctioneers Ltd, UK.
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French blockhouse at Tapahi. E. coast of Otaheite
Date: Sept[ember] 1 1847
From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]
Reference: E-113-f-20
Description: A road runs beside the blockhouse, situated on a hill and flying the French flag. Various figures, including one of the European men, are seen on the road. The Harpley is seen in the distance. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm
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The island of Eimao on Morea, 14 miles from Otaheite. Taken in sailing past in the Harp...
Date: 1848
From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]
Reference: E-113-f-07
Description: A split scene of the coast of the island of Mo'orea. The top half shows figures and a canoe on land; the bottom shows outrigger canoes in the water. Other titles: Mo'orea Moorea 'Aimeho 'Aimeo Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm
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Manuscript
Voyage of the Harpley from Hobart Town to England
Date: 1847
From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]
Reference: E-113-f-inside front cover
Description: Relates the journey undertaken by the ship and crew. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s) inside cover. Physical Description: Handwriting in ink on inside front cover of sketchbook, 140 x 295 mm
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French fort at Tahara, 5 miles from Papieti, Otaheiti
Date: 30 August 1847
From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]
Reference: E-113-f-10
Description: A French fort on a hill, showing the national flag. Natives fishing in outrigger canoes, and the Harpley flying the British ensign in the distance. A man wearing European clothes stands in the foreground, right. Other title: Papeete Other title: Tahara'a Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm
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The Harpley leaving Othaheite on the 12th September 1847
Date: 1847
From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]
Reference: E-113-f-47
Description: The repaired ship prepares to leave Tahiti. Natives in their brightly coloured clothes decorate the shore. One native in sailor's clothes and hat paddles in an outrigger canoe. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm