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Extract from shipboard diary

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Partial transcript of a shipboard diary kept by King whilst on board the ship 'Renfrewshire' during a voyage from Plymouth, England, to Napier, New Zealand, 29 September 1877 - 4 January 1878. Also includes several transcribed newspaper entries taken from the Hawke's Bay Herald regarding the arrival of the 'Renfrewshire'. (7 leaves)

  • Other Id

    6577 (Presto content ID)

    MS-2009-14 (Reference Number)

    81479 (DBTextworks system ID)

    2009/14 (Registration number)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    Extract from shipboard diary
  • Primary Maker
  • Date
    1877-1878
  • Physical Description

    1 folder (1 item)

  • Level of Current Record
    Single Item
  • Related Object Notes
    MS 1042
  • Provenance Details
    Location of original: Original is held in the possession of Mrs Ruby King. [see MS 1042]
  • Public Access Text

    An electronic copy of this manuscript (PDF 1.80 MB) is available upon request. Please contact Museum Library staff for details.

  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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