Shipwrecks - New Zealand - Northland Region

Date: 1828

Reference: MS-Papers-0982

Description: Statement by Chief Mate William Lewington, attested by James Norton, giving details of the wreck of the `Herald' on Hokianga bar, 1828, and protesting that it was not due to any neglect of duty Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms (photocopy)

Date: n d [ca 1880?]

By: Turau Kawa, active 1880?

Reference: MS-Papers-8686

Description: Handwritten and signed by Turau Kawa to a son or grandchild as both a lament and whakapapa with Northland connections. Refers to an incident which happened at sea when a large group of people were drowned in a waka. The seas were stormy, but it is unclear as to whether the deaths were due to weather or to some battle. This possibly occurred in the Kaipara Harbour (also known as Te Kai Whara). The name of the waka was Hakunerangi, the canoe of Rehua. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s) 4 pages. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Signed holograph

Date: [ca 1974]

By: Kelly Tarlton's Museum of Shipwrecks; Tarlton, Kelvin Ewart, 1937-1985

Reference: PAColl-0412

Description: Five photographs of anchors from the St Jean Baptiste, which had been commanded by Jean de Surville, and which sank in Doubtless Bay in 1769. Two anchors were found by Kelly Tarlton in 1974. These photographs show the first anchor (and the second?). Also a photograph of the former cray boat the Miss Akaroa, probably at Napier. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-068692 and 116413 Quantity: 6 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1851

From: British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1849-1850s. [Additional Manuscript 19954. File prints].

By: Clarke, Cuthbert Charles, 1818-1863

Reference: E-144-003

Description: View of the Alcmene close to cliffs in a high sea Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Cuthbert Clarke pinxt aux crayons, Ismire, 1851. Bottom centre: title in the hand of the artist Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of crayon drawing, 160 x 226 mm

Date: 2015

By: King Tong Ho, active 1982-2017; Wong Liu Shueng, active 1990-2002

Reference: Eph-A-ETHNIC-Chinese-2015-02/03

Description: Rectangular fridge magnets: Red gateway at Mitimiti. Photo King Tong Ho Survivors from the sinking of the SS Ventnor Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital prints on magnetised plastic, 56 x 90 mm.

Date: 1940

By: Munro, Hazel I, active 1920-1940

Reference: MS-Papers-6396

Description: Comprises Munro's account of the wreck of the `Niagara' Source of title - Transcribed Munro was a nurse travelling on the `Niagara' when it sank; she was asked by the `New Zealand nursing journal' to write an account of her experiences Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: [ca 1840]

From: McArthur & Company Ltd: Smoke and water damaged manuscripts and printed items

Reference: 84-251-2/10

Description: Account of wreck of a ship manned by escaping convicts possibly near Hokianga, and their rescue by the Maori. The writer is probably a missionary, who helped in the rescue, but name is unknown, as is that of the ship. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Probably from George Conrad Petersen collection

Date: 1978 - 1982

Reference: Eph-A-SHIP-1980-01

Description: Card in the shape of a helmeted diver. The verso shows diver Kelly Tarlton, and divers salvaging trinkets and relics. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on man-shaped card, 220 x 100 mm.

Date: 1841

From: Buller, James, 1812-1884 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0180-14

Description: Notes on fly-leaf of Bible re John Wilkinson and the wreck of the `Sophia Pate' at Kaipara Harbour, 1 Aug 1841 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 8 November 1962 - 1896

By: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Translation Service

Reference: qMS-0161

Description: Translation by the Translation Service of the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs of "parts of a photostat copy of a booklet in the Swedish language" entitled "The Wreck of the French Corvette 'Alcmene' ". The wreck occurred in June 1851. The booklet was published in Stockholm in 1896. The title page notes that the account was written by Ph Virgin "from accounts by the corvette's paymaster M. Bérard and notes left by Second Lieutenant Count Augustin Ehrensvard". Comprises translation/transcription of flyleaf, title and dedication pages, verses and foreword, and report from the Alcmene's arrival in Hobart Town, 12 January 1851 and its departure after repairs for New Zealand in May. The storm is graphically described as is the crew and passengers' departure from the sinking vessel, and their attempt (and success) in making their way to Kaipara by 23 June. The translation notes that the booklet was number 33 of 100. The last page is stamped by the Translation Service of the Department of Internal Affairs and dated 8 November 1962. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s) (21 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (33 cm, ¼ blue linen, grey boards pam case) Processing information: Title and description changed in November 2020 following information from a researcher.

Date: 29 Sep 1841

From: Buller, James, 1812-1884 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0180-07

Description: Letter re wreck of the 'Sophia Pate' at Kaipara, and note concerning the letter Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: February 1909

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 10x8-1650-G

Description: Damaged deck and rigging of the ship Forrest Hall, which ran ashore on Ninety Mile Beach, 25 miles south of Cape Maria Van Diemen, on the morning of 27 February 1909. Photograph taken February 1909 by Arthur Northwood of Kaitaia. Source of information: Ingram & Wheatley, New Zealand Shipwrecks, p 308. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 7 August 1914

From: Kinnear, James Hutchings, 1877-1946 :Negatives of Auckland shipping, boating and scenery

Reference: 1/2-017198-G

Description: Looking over the beach and out to the ship "Joseph Craig" which is stranded at the Hokianga bar. Some figures are silhouetted on the beach. Taken on 7 August 1914 by James Hutchings Kinnear. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: February 1909

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004952-G

Description: Wreck of ship Forrest Hall, which ran ashore on Ninety Mile Beach, 25 miles south of Cape Maria Van Diemen, on the morning of 27 February 1909. Photograph taken February 1909 by Arthur Northwood of Kaitaia. Source of information: Ingram & Wheatley, New Zealand Shipwrecks, p 308. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: February 1909

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004957-G

Description: Longboat, believed to be from the ship Forrest Hall, which ran ashore on Ninety Mile Beach, 25 miles south of Cape Maria Van Diemen, on the morning of 27 February 1909. Photograph taken February 1909 by Arthur Northwood of Kaitaia. Source of information: Ingram & Wheatley, New Zealand Shipwrecks, p 308. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: February 1909

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004954-G

Description: Men undertaking salvage work on the wreck of the ship Forrest Hall (background), which ran ashore on Ninety Mile Beach, 25 miles south of Cape Maria Van Diemen, on the morning of 27 February 1909. Photograph taken February 1909 by Arthur Northwood of Kaitaia. Source of information: Ingram & Wheatley, New Zealand Shipwrecks, p 308. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: February 1909

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004956-G

Description: Damaged deck and rigging of the ship Forrest Hall, which ran ashore on Ninety Mile Beach, 25 miles south of Cape Maria Van Diemen, on the morning of 27 February 1909. Photograph taken February 1909 by Arthur Northwood of Kaitaia. Source of information: Ingram & Wheatley, New Zealand Shipwrecks, p 308. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: February 1909

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004953-G

Description: Items from the wreck of the ship "Forrest Hall" washed up on Ninety Mile Beach, Northland. The ship can still be seen out at sea. Photograph taken February 1909 by Arthur Northwood studio. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: February 1909

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004955-G

Description: Men with a team of horses, undertaking salvage work on the wreck of the ship Forrest Hall (background), which ran ashore on Ninety Mile Beach, 25 miles south of Cape Maria Van Diemen, on the morning of 27 February 1909. Photograph taken February 1909 by Arthur Northwood of Kaitaia. Source of information: Ingram & Wheatley, New Zealand Shipwrecks, p 308. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: February 27, 1909

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/2-014471-G

Description: The wreck of the "Forrest Hall" at North Cape, February 1909. Photographed by an unidentified photographer; copy negative with inscription by David Alexander De Maus. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - "Forrest Hall" wrecked at North Cape, N.Z. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches