Matariki New Zealand circumnavigation transparencies

Date
1989
Reference
PA12-11163
Description

Colour transparencies of scenery and ocean scenes taken by James (Jim) Watt during his solo circumnavigation of New Zealand in his yacht 'Matariki' in 1989.

Slides include images of Dusky Sound at sunrise or sunset; approach to Preservation Inlet, including Chalky Point and ocean conditions; bush, rock faces [sandstone?], Long Sound, and a waterfall at Preservation Inlet; and coastal views from on board 'Matariki' of Puysegur Point and Windsor Point.

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

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Part of
Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection / Birdwatching and sailing expeditions in Chile, New Zealand, and Auckland and Antipodes Islands
Format
24 colour original transparency/ies, Transparencies, Landscape photographs, Dye coupler transparencies
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