MAP
Wing, Thomas, 1810-1888 :A sketch of Hau Ridi in the south part of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand [ms map]. By Thos. Wing, Master of Schooner Trent of the Bay of Islands, N.Z. d[istrict], August 1837.
- Date
- 1837
- By
- Wing, Thomas, 1810-1888
- Reference
- MapColl-832.3aj/1837/Acc.419
- Description
An enlarged navigational chart of the Hau Ridi harbour entrance, now known as Napier, and the Hawke Bay, is the larger of the two maps. Details on the enlarged map include soundings and descriptions of shingle, low water areas, Martha Reef with references to the sinking of the Brig, Martha, and channels for boats going towards Taupo and Wai Tute Hari [sic], now known as Tutaekuri River and a sketch of a Maori settlement belonging to Ngati Te Whatuiapiti. The second map is of the coast from Hau Ridi to the area north of Tolaga Bay, and includes named islands, Young Nick's Head, Poverty Bay, and various features along the coast.
A faint pencilled note beginning 'A shoal or rock...' is written along the left edge of the map
Includes detailed handwritten navigational notes
Note on catalogue card states: Probably orig. or Wing's own copy of orig. Notes on navigation etc.
Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) on 1 sheet.
Physical Description: Ink on card, linen backed, 33.1 x 52.6 cm.
- Additional description
Alternative form available: 2 Aperture cards available
- Use/Reproduction
- Photocopying not permitted
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 2 manuscript map(s) on 1 sheet, Manuscript maps, Sketch maps, Ink on card, linen backed, 33.1 x 52.6 cm.
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