Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira,1914.5, 12709, mar.195, HW 306
Place
Date
Pre 1863
Associated Notes
Figurehead of the HMS Orpheus wrecked on Manukau Bar 1863 and washed ashore a few months later and secured into the possession of the donor until presentation to the Museum.
Associated Event
New Zealand Wars
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
1863
Media
Subject Category
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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