GROUP
Birdwatching and sailing expeditions in Chile, New Zealand, and Auckland and Antipodes Islands
- Date
- 1974, 1983-1984, 1989, 1994-1995
- By
- Totorore Expedition
- Reference
- Series-6161
- Description
Chiefly colour transparencies taken in the 1980s by James (Jim) Watt during three separate birdwatching and yachting expeditions. Also two reports for voyages made by yacht 'Totorore' to Chile and Auckland and Antipodes islands.
Title supplied by Library
Arrangement: Slides from reference numbers PA12-11102 to PA12-11106 (the first set of slides, as deposited) have been re-ordered by Library staff to bring sets of transparencies together and to best follow the path of the yacht 'Totorore' (as set out in the publication 'The Totorore voyage' by Gerry Clark). Due to time constraints the remainder of the 'Totorore' sequence is largely in the order in which it was deposited to the Library. Some sets relate to the descriptions of sequences on the boxes in which the collection was deposited, but others do not. Slides from PA12-11158 to PA12-11169 were re-arranged by Library staff according to the path of the yacht 'Matariki' (which travelled anti-clockwise around New Zealand, starting at Whangamata and first coming close to land at "the fiords at the bottom of the South Island" - information provided by donor) with images identified by the donor as being of "Milford Sound" being kept together. Where the location of the image is not known, slides have been ordered by subject (i.e. sunsets at sea, fishing boats, albatrosses, other birdlife). The final set of images of the World Wildlife Fund New Zealand trip to the Chatham Islands, reference numbers PA12-11170 to PA12-11179, arrived with a clear original order. This order was maintained.
Quantity: 1890 colour original transparency/ies. 3 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 folder(s).
Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency slides, mss, typescript, photographic prints
- Use/Reproduction
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- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material
- Part of
- Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
- Format
- 1890 colour original transparency/ies, 3 b&w original photographic print(s), 2 folder(s), Transparencies, Reports, Photographic prints, Dye coupler transparency slides, mss, typescript, photographic prints
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Report by Barton E Evans relating to Totorore expedition
Date: May 1983
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
By: Evans, Barton E, active 1983
Reference: MS-Papers-11913
Description: Contains the first report to the friends of the Totorore expedition. Includes summary of the expedition up until 9 May 1983, including information regarding personnel, sailing conditions, and the ornithological research program. Report is written by Barton E Evans (Chairman of the Totorore expedition committee). List of donors is attached to the report. Also contains list of shipping agents assisting the expedition in Chile. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Totorore expedition transparencies
Date: [ca Jul-Dec 1983]
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11136
Description: Colour transparencies of birdlife and sailing scenes taken by James (Jim) Watt in Chile during the Totorore expedition, circa Jul-Dec 1983. Set includes images of Magellanic penguins (both swimming and on the shore) and of dolphin gull eggs in a nest. Also features numerous images of 'Totorore' at various locations and dinghy of men near Guafo Island lighthouse "faro" as well as scenic images of mountains and fijords. Locations include Lagartija Island, Caleta Samuel (Guafo Island), Yate Volcano, Sotomo, Corcovado Gulf, Tulcan Island, and Pumalin Park (including Quintupeu Fjord). Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "'Totorore' slides from box no 4" Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
Totorore expedition transparencies
Date: [ca Jul-Dec 1983]
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11142
Description: Colour transparencies of birdlife, shipwrecks, and local scenes taken by James (Jim) Watt in Chile during the Totorore expedition, circa Jul-Dec 1983. Set includes images of shipwrecks, including a ship that was sunk in the 1960 Chilean earthquake and the wreck of the 'Lord Lonsdale' at Punta Arenas. Valdivia images show foggy conditions with yachts at marina (one labelled "Valdivia Yate [Yacht?] Club 'Helene III' (Germany)") and trees as well as [grebes?] and chiloe widgeons [sic]. Set also contains images of an austral thrush "robin zorzal", hooded flying gull, an unidentified street scene, and a series of images of flamingos at flight and on land [most likely at Hornopiren]. Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "Continuation of loose slides from Box 4" Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
World Wildlife Fund expedition transparencies
Date: Dec 1984
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11175
Description: Colour transparencies of Chatham Island flora taken by James (Jim) Watt during World Wildlife Fund expedition, Dec 1984. Contains images including Chatham Island forget-me-nots as well as other flowering plants, various mosses, ferns, and shrubs. Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "Expedition World Wildlife Fund Expedition Dec 1984 - looking for taiko specifically. Uncle Jim asked to join - had a German ornithologist with him - 16 people or so - tagged birds." In Dec 1984, James (Jim) Watt joined a World Wildlife Fund New Zealand (WWFNZ) expedition to the Chatham Islands. Specific focus of the expedition was to search for taiko. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
Totorore expedition transparencies
Date: [ca Jul-Dec 1983]
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11137
Description: Colour transparencies of Chile taken by James (Jim) Watt in Chile during and after he left the Totorore expedition, circa Jul-Dec 1983. Set contains images of Yate Volcano, Quintupeu fiord (Pumalin Park), and rough coastal image at Quetalmahue (Ancud). Also contains aerial image of Desertores Islands photographed from commercial airliner. Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "'Totorore' slides from box no 4" Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
Totorore expedition transparencies
Date: [ca Jul-Oct 1983]
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11150
Description: Colour transparencies of expedition members, birdlife, sailing, and local scenes taken by James (Jim) Watt in Chile during the Totorore expedition, circa Jul-Oct 1983. Set includes images of Luis Espinosa, Oscar Prochelle, John Atkinson, Gerry Clark, Andreas von Meyer, Jim Watt, Pancho (son of Julia von Mayer), Sergio Ohme, Mike Hurst, Patrick Gary, and Jay Nelson. Activities include birdwatching on Pelluco Beach, observing fishing craft at Angelmo (Puerto Montt), landing at the Guafo Island lighthouse (faro), and leaving Ypun Island. There are scenes above and below deck on the 'Totorore'. Bird images include South American terns and an image of a chimango caracara "Accipater" at Guafo Island "on ashy-headed gosling". Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "Chile 83 this series has a lot of people shots - expedition members." Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
Matariki New Zealand circumnavigation transparencies
Date: 1989
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11164
Description: Colour transparencies of birdlife, scenery, and shipping scenes taken by James (Jim) Watt during his solo circumnavigation of New Zealand in his yacht 'Matariki' in 1989. Contains numerous images of the Port of Bluff. These include oyster boats, fishing boats, larger container ships, tug boats, the Harbourmaster building, a freight train, and 'Matariki' docked alongside the boat 'Mokai'. Also contains images of the signpost at Stirling Point, Big Glory salmon fishing facilities at Stewart Island, a weka on Ulva Island, the rocky coast of Green Island (Foveaux Straight), and a sunset off the coast of Stewart Island. Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "Jim Watt - sailing round NZ solo, 1987 - yacht 'Matariki'" Watt attempted to follow the path of Captain James Cook on this voyage. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
Totorore expedition transparencies
Date: [ca Jul-Dec 1983]
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11157
Description: Colour transparencies of birdlife and local scenes taken by James (Jim) Watt in Chile during the Totorore expedition, circa Jul-Dec 1983. Set contains images of black vultures "Jote" at Valdivia, "Piures" for sale, fishing boats at Angelmo at low tide (Puerto Montt), a market garden, a farm at the foot of a mountain [fjiord?], "lancha develas" at Puerto Montt (with Calbuco Volcano in the background), and the car ferry at Valdivia. Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "'Totorore' this series from a carousel Jim used for presentations - to raise money for expedition - final series." Quantity: 7 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
World Wildlife Fund expedition transparencies
Date: Dec 1984
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11170
Description: Colour transparencies of birdlife taken by James (Jim) Watt during World Wildlife Fund expedition to the Chatham Islands, Dec 1984. Images include oystercatchers, kereru (New Zealand wood pigeon), shags, a black capped tern, and a wide shot of birds flying and wading [Te Whanga Lagoon?]. Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "Expedition World Wildlife Fund Expedition Dec 1984 - looking for taiko specifically. Uncle Jim asked to join - had a German ornithologist with him - 16 people or so - tagged birds." In Dec 1984, James (Jim) Watt joined a World Wildlife Fund New Zealand (WWFNZ) expedition to the Chatham Islands. Specific focus of the expedition was to search for taiko. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
Totorore expedition transparencies
Date: [ca Jul-Dec 1983]
From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection
Reference: PA12-11135
Description: Colour transparencies of birdlife, sailing, and local scenes taken by James (Jim) Watt in Chile during the Totorore expedition, circa Jul-Dec 1983. Set includes image of 'Totorore' crew member Jay Nelson with giant "nalda" leaf (off Guafo Island), shots taken from on board the 'Totorore' (including with captain Gerry Clark) as well as moored (at Sotomo), with the yacht 'Negofol', and near Guafo Island lighthouse (faro). Views from the boat include Calbuco and Osorno volcanoes, a church, and buildings at Sotomo [Reloncavi?], a mussel boat, and a passenger ferry. Images of birds are of a black-browed mollymawk, dolphin gulls, Magellanic penguins (one image of penguins including expedition member Luis Espinoza), and great phalaropes. Also contains an image of shipwreck detritus and a photograph of a chart showing Guafo Island. Inscriptions: Note from depositor reads: "'Totorore' slides from box no 4" Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies