Photographed in 1910 by unidentified photographer in 1910 on the beach at Balaena Bay, Wellington. The Iolanthe and other boats were inshore to be worked on and a small earthquake or wind blew them over, as reported in the 'NZ Yachtsman' on 8 Oct 1910.
Competed in a race on 19 February 1916 (location unknown) and was placed second.
Date: Between 1912 and 1933
By: Lindsay, Charles John, 1902-1966
Reference: PA1-o-263
Description: Photograph album created by Charles John Lindsay, containing scenes of various holiday yachting cruises, usually at Christmas and Easter (between 1925 and 1933), to the Marlborough Sounds and Kapiti Island. Crew members are identified with initials and surnames. The yachts they crewed on were the Viking, Iolanthe, Wairere (I), and Rawene. Many other yachts seen while sailing are also named. Picnic parties including men and women are shown in group portraits Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover, entitled `Photographs'; 18.5 x 30.0 cm Provenance: No donor or provenance information available
Date: 1910
From: Hickson, R A (Mr), fl 1976 :Postcards
Reference: PAColl-8942-01
Description: Yachts on the beach at Balaena Bay, Wellington, taken by an unidentified photographer. The year is 1910 - an accident reported on in the NZ Yachtsman 08 Oct 1910. Left to right: White Heather, Nancy Stair, Wairere II, Mahina, Iolanthe. It shows a number of yachts without masts and men standing on and around the yachts. The boats were inshore hauled out and on cradles at Balaena Bay to be worked on. It seems as though a small earthquake or wind blew them over. Houses can be seen on the hills in the background. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Postcard