Queen Bee lost off Farewell Spit August 6th '79
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A painting by H Hilliard. The Queen Bee ran aground on the night of 6 August 1877, sailing from England, for Nelson. After abandoning ship to a lifeboat and raft some survivors eventually came ashore at Awaroa and others on D'Urville Island where they were assisted by Māori. 4000 Nelson citizens, a band and the Bishop welcomed survivors.; Oil on...
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Queen Bee lost off Farewell Spit August 6th '79
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Artist: Harry Hilliard (b.1857, d.1941)
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Date made
Circa 1879
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Subject
Ships
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oil/Art
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