Britannia (Yacht : 1953-1997)

Date: 1974

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-134-568

Description: This cartoon features the royal yacht Britannia off Waitangi, just after Waitangi Day. A frigate is in the background. The Queen, who cannot be seen, is complaining about the state of New Zealand.. The Queen's voice Inscriptions: Pencil date lrh corner 7/2 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 316 x 395 mm

Date: [ca 1947-1960]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-124

Description: Photographs published (or considered for publication) in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1947-1960. All have captions or information recorded on the back and most have date of publication. Aerial view of Wellington: Taken from the south end of the new Rongotai Airport (under construction) with Lyall Bay on the left, Kilbirnie in the middle distance and suburbs to the north in the distance (Whites Aviation Ltd. Ref 49120); published 27 Feb 1959, p 23. Aerial view of Wellington: Taken from above Northland looking south towards the harbour and Oriental Bay, etc (photographer W Hall Raine, Wellington); published 13 Sep 1937. Aerial view of Christchurch: Identifiable buildings are Christ's Collge, Canterbury Museum in Rolleston Ave, Canterbury University College, St Elmo Court. Taken 1955. Aerial view of Christchurch looking towards the Cashmere Hills with the Cathedral in middle distance. Taken in 1955. Aerial view of Royal yacht Britannia; published 13 Apr 1960, p 19. Whites Aviation photos: Lake Manapouri and Waiau River; Lake Matheson with Mt Tasman & Mt Cook; Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier (ref no 3049 & 30950); published 9 Jan 1952 & 18 Aug 1952 Styx Hurdle Race No 4, taken by Wiegel; published 27 Aug 1947. Rural scene, Otane, Hawke's Bay; published 18 Oct 1957, p 26. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [circa January-February 1974]

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10577-5

Description: Photographs of Lyttelton Wharves and Sumner taken by James (Jim) Watt while on sailing trip on board Spic Spicer's boat, circa January to February 1974. Photographs show views from the Bridal Path track of both Sumner and Lyttelton wharf area. Also contains photographs of moored yachts, a cargo ship, as well as HMY 'Britannia', some of which are taken from on the water. Jim Watt went on a sailing expedition on Spic Spicer's boat in 1974 with six to eight others, all of whom were former Navy. The Royal Yacht 'Britannia' was in Lyttelton for the Commonwealth Games. Quantity: 7 colour original photographic print(s) with pen annotations on rear of print. Physical Description: Dye coupler prints

Date: 1974-1988

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PA12-12019

Description: Colour transparencies taken by James (Jim) Watt of yachting trips and events relating to yachting, 1974 to 1988. Royal yacht 'Britannia' is pictured moored at Lyttelton during the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Watt's yacht 'Matariki' is photographed in a number of locations, including moored at Great Barrier Island. Also includes photograph of Sea Bee Air float plane ZKENY, which flew to locations in the Hauraki Gulf such as Great Barrier Island. A series of transparencies show the launch of Gerry Clark's book 'The Totorore Voyage' at a tearoom venue in 1988. Also included is a photograph of Clark's sailing medals and awards including the Royal Cruising Club Tilman Medal, The Blue Water Medal of the Cruising Club of America, and the North Harbour Board Blue Water Trophy. Quantity: 15 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: [1960s]

From: Curry, Roy Goodwin, 1918-2006: Collection

Reference: PA12-6863

Description: The Royal yacht Britannia arriving in Wellington Harbour, and moored at a wharf with a marine on guard. Passenger aircraft at Wellington and Auckland airports. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 6 Feb 1963

From: Fijn, Jan (John) Reinder, 1910-2003 :Transparencies, particularly relating to the royal visit to Waitangi in 1963, and to Maori

Reference: PA12-10648

Description: Colour slide photographs taken by John Reinder Fijn, chiefly of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Waitangi on Waitangi Day 1963. Slides feature a number of events during the day, including the Queen delivering her speech, greeting dignitaries, inspecting naval troops, and walking around the Treaty House and grounds. Other individuals photographed include Prince Phillip, Governor General Bernard Fergusson [and wife Laura Margaret?], Prime Minister Keith Holyoake, James Henare, and Minister of Maori Affairs Ralph Hanan. The royal yacht 'Britannia' is seen from land and the Waitangi flagpole is photographed. Three slides show the Queen and Prince Phillip laying a wreath at the Wellington cenotaph with the Old Government Buildings in the background. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour phototransparencies

Date: 1958-1963

From: Potts, Angela, 1938-: Collected family photographs

Reference: PA12-4001

Description: Transparencies of Royal visits to New Zealand taken by Ron Potts in 1958, 1962, and 1963. Visits are from the King of Thailand in 1962, Queen Mother in 1958, and Queen Elizabeth II in 1963. Photographs include the Royal Yacht 'Britannia', the King of Thailand's motorcar, and crowds of people who have come out to see the royal visitors. Title transcribed from item. Arrangement: Slides arrived at Library bundled together with two notes labelling the contents as "Royal Visit | King of Thailand | Queen Mother" and "Royal visits etc. Britannia Ship." Quantity: 6 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour transparencies mounted in cardboard slide frames

Date: 1966

By: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980

Reference: C-078-001

Description: A caricature view of a two-masted steamer with a large sailor wielding a sword at the stern and a tree-like foremast, with flag Painted on the verso of a sheet of postcard views of Norway Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title in brushpoint Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on card, 450 x 592 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Part of MS-Papers-0418.

Date: 7 Feb 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59256-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 7 Feb 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59255-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1970

From: Winder, Duncan, 1919-1970: Architectural photographs

Reference: DW-5030-F

Description: Royal yacht Britannia arriving at the Wellington overseas terminal. Photograph taken by Duncan Winder. Source of descriptive information - Duncan Winder register, Photographic Archive, Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 6 February 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59224-G

Description: Aerial view of Waitangi looking towards the sea during the royal visit 6 February 1963. The royal yacht Britannia and other ships are visible. Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative Finding Aids: File print in Whites Aviation blue box 538i Waitangi 1954-1970s.

Date: 1963

From: Curry, Roy Goodwin, 1918-2006: Collection

Reference: PA12-6863-04-F

Description: The Royal yacht Britannia in Wellington Harbour photographed by Roy Curry in 1963. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency, 35mm, in cardboard mount

Date: 7 Feb 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59253-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1970

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992; Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994

Reference: B-182-001

Description: Cartoon made during the Queen's visit to New Zealand in March 1970, shows a steamship bedecked with flags, sailing on a clear "carpet" of water between flotillas of small yachts and motorboats. Rangitoto Island can be seen in the right distance. Note from the New Zealand History website http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/, retrieved 4 June 2010: "12-30 March, 1970: The Queen participated in the James Cook bicentenary celebrations and introduced Prince Charles and Princess Anne to New Zealand". Other Titles - 24 March 1970 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing with letratone, image 265 x 405 mm on sheet 365 x 465 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1812 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1812.

Date: 7 Feb 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59252-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 7 Feb 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59239-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 6 Feb 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59205-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 7 Feb 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-59244-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1963

From: Curry, Roy Goodwin, 1918-2006: Collection

Reference: PA12-6863-06

Description: The Royal yacht Britannia at a Wellington wharf photographed by Roy Curry in 1963. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency, 35mm, in cardboard mount