Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1743-1801 :A representation of the attack on Captn. Wallis in the Dolphin, by the natives of Otaheite / Sparrow sculp. - London ; A Hogg [1784?]

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Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1743-1801 :A representation of the attack on Captn. Wallis in the Dolphin, by the natives of Otaheite / Sparrow sculp. - London ; A Hogg [1784?]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

The Dolphin close to hilly shores, with smoke from its guns on both sides, surrounded by many Tahitians in canoes. Some of the men in the canoes are standing, apparently hurling rocks at the ship. The canoe in the right foreground is a large ocean-going double-hulled canoe with a platform. A few men can also be seen on land The Dolphin arrived in Tahiti on 24 June 1767 Extended Title - Published in: Anderson, G W. A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages. P

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Date created

1784 - 1767

Creator

Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1743-1801

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22591057

Locations

Tahiti

Related subjects

HMS Dolphin (Ship : 1751-1777) / Wallis, Samuel, 1728-1795 / Canoes and canoeing / French Polynesia / Tahiti (Island) / Battles / Pacific / Tahiti

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