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Date

[1860s]

Artist

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23011997

Description

The small steamship Stormbird painted in a oval cartouche, with a leaf border, a stylised Mount Egmont in the background and the Sugar Loaf rocks to the right. New Plymouth is also visible. The Red Ensign is flying from the stern

Walter Turnbull, father of Alexander Turnbull, returned to New Zealand from a visit to England aboard the 'Stormbird' in 1862.

Exhibited in 'Wide-Eyed: Early Images of New Zealand' exhibition of works by settler artists, held at the National Library of New Zealand Gallery, 18 July - 9 November 1997.

Other Titles - Stormbird

Image Licence

All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Taranaki District, New Zealand

Country

Tags

Boats
Seascapes

Category

Travel & Transport

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