Description
Shows a profile portrait of a three-masted sailing ship flying two flags from its mast tops. There is a steamship in the right distance, and Pencarrow Head and lighthouse in the left background.
This painting was probably commissioned by the ship's three Wellington owners, or the Master Captain James Lee.
The "Poneke" was built in Evans Bay, Wellington, in 1878 by John Rees George. She was 79.98 gross registered tons. Her length was 84.5 feet and beam was 18.9 feet. Initially registered at the port of Wellington on 19 March 1878, with her Master recorded as Stephen Ellis. She was owned by John Rees George, Civil engineer, 1878; Archibald McLeod, timber merchant, 1878-1880, William Waddell, Timber merchant and William Weir, timber merchant. Presumed to have foundered at sea with all hands (6) as she was not seen since being sighted off Greymouth. She had sailed from Onehunga on 11 June 1880. (Information from the seller, John Crowder, 1998)
Accompanied by a loose card bearing the title "Poneke". To be mounted on the backing board.
Image Licence
All Rights Reserved
Image Credit
Alexander Turnbull Library
Location
Wellington Harbour, Wellington, New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
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Category
Travel & Transport
