Barrett Reef

Date: 1910

By: Hackworth, James Brooks, 1853-1933; Hackworth, Ethel Winifred, 1888-1975

Reference: A-075-009-1

Description: Looking across Wellington Harbour entrance with Barrett's Reef in the foreground Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 139 x 233 mm

Date: 2000

By: Martin, Justin, active 1990-2000

Reference: MS-Papers-6961

Description: Fifth form school project on the 1968 `Wahine' disaster by Justin Martin who interviewed survivors and other people involved in it; transcriptions of letters and interviews are included. Martin focuses on the psychological impact on the survivors, the Captain, Hector Robinson, and others involved or associated with the event. Contents are hypothesis and focusing questions; introduction; what happened on `Wahine' Day?; why did it happen; did the `Wahine' disaster emotionally effect the Captain, survivors, rescuers and the general public? If yes, how?; are the survivors, rescuers and general public still affected today?; final conclusion; evaluation; bibliography etc; log and appendix of letters and interviews Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs J Martin, Gisborne, Nov 2000 Includes photographic reproductions of the `Wahine' wrecked and unwrecked, of a lifeboat, of Capt Robertson, rescues, and of a map showing the timeline of the disaster

Date: 1960-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-175

Description: Photographs related to accidents and amusements, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Includes photographs related to the 1968 Wahine disaster and inquiry, showing passengers, crew, and salvage experts. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1938 - 1963

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-026

Description: Photographs of Wellington made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance between 1938 and 1963. Includes photographs of Winter Show buildings after 1956 fire, various Wellington city buildings, Athletic Park and several photographs of the construction of Wellington International Airport. Quantity: 91 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1948

From: Cable Price Downer : Further records

Reference: 98-281-3/06

Description: File relating to stranding of the `Wanganella' on Barrett's Reef at the entrance of Wellington Harbour; includes lists of employees and passes issued to those boarding her Quantity: 1 folder(s) (binder file).

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Ingle, Alfred John, 1917-2003 :Colour slides of New Zealand and a world trip

Reference: PA12-6994

Description: Photographs of Wellington, the Wahine shipwreck on Barretts Reef, and Whakatane taken ca 1960s by John Ingle. Includes views of Wellington from Mt Victoria; Wahine storm damage at Keith George Park and Silverstream Hospital seen through damaged trees at the park; Hutt Valley and Eastbourne from the summit at Keith George Park; Pinehaven; rocks and surf at Barney's and a ferry outward bound; the Wahine shipwreck, including salvage vessels and divers; Whakatane River, harbour and Whale Island. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: 1913

By: Haylock, Arthur Lagden, 1860-1948

Reference: A-153-016

Description: The Devon on the rocks near Pencarrow Head, seen from across the harbour entrance Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour 127 x 178 mm

Date: 1874, 1934, 2002

By: Holmes family

Reference: MS-Papers-7431

Description: Comprises scrapbook compiled by Joseph Holmes and members of the Holmes family after the near wrecking of the `Strathnaver' on Barrett's Reef in Wellington Harbour and its rescue by the `Stormbird' 30 Aug 1874; includes photocopies of the original log kept by Lancelot Holmes, clippings from newspapers, copies of photographs, report of the salvage case against the `Strathnaver', and listings from the `Mercantile navy list and maritime directory' (1872). John Moffat has included contents and illustrations. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter and illustrations (photocopied)

Date: 1916

By: Haylock, Arthur Lagden, 1860-1948

Reference: A-157-012

Description: A view from the Wellington side of the harbour entrance, possibly Breaker Bay, with a woman with a parasol standing on the beach. In the distance is Pencarrow Head with the lighthouse prominent at the top of the cliffs. A ship and a yacht are passing through the heads and Barrett's Reef is visible Other Titles - Lighthouse Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour 175 x 254 mm

Date: 1847 - 1849

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870

Reference: E-070-015

Description: View from the coastal hills beyond Pencarrow Head, looking west to the entrance to Wellington Harbour, where Barretts Reef is visible. A primitive lighthouse (a beacon) can be seen on the rocks at the Head. Two Maori are seated atop a cliff on the left, overlooking the sea, two Pakeha travellers with a dog are walking up a path to the right in the foreground, with a third Maori ahead of them. First published in: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847), plate 4, No 11, text p.10-11. Extended Title - From: Brees, S C Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Library has black and white photo of original watercolour (in private hands), neg 2454 1/2 and 24747 1/2. Variation in the staffage only. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 88 x 157 mm

Date: 3 Dec 1948

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-19001-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 1968 - 1976 - 1977

By: Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures; Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-D-NUCLEAR-1976-02

Description: Shows photograph of the ferry "Wahine" rolling and sinking off Barrett's Reef. Logo for the Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures at lower right. Designed for the Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures by Dave Kent of Wellington Media Collective. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster, 560 x 431 mm.

Date: 1968 - 1976 - 1991 - 1977

By: Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures; Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-C-NUCLEAR-1991-03

Description: Reprint of a poster from about 1976, shows a photograph of the ferry "Wahine" rolling and sinking off Barrett's Reef. The logo for the Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures is at lower right. Original 1976 poster was designed for the Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures by Dave Kent of Wellington Media Collective. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster, 510 x 360 mm.