Wing, Thomas, 1810-1888 :A sketch of Hau Ridi in the south part of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand [copy of ms map]. By Thomas Wing, Master of Schooner Trent of the Bay of Islands, N.Z. D[istrict], August 1837.

A photograph of a rough tracing of a sketch map, copied in 1841, of an enlarged navigational chart of the Hau Ridi harbour entrance, now known as Napier, and the Hawke Bay, which 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 You Poo [sic], i.e. 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.

Includes detailed handwritten navigational notes

Quantity: 2 map(s) on 1 sheet.

Physical Description: Photograph, 40.8 x 53.8 cm.

Provenance: Handwritten inscription on bottom right corner states: Copied from a rough tracing belonging to Mr. Wyld - May 12th. 1841.

Alternative form available: C1469