Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885 :Noah's Ark, Wellington. [1850s]

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Title

Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885 :Noah's Ark, Wellington. [1850s]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

A view from the shore of John Plimmer's 'ark' warehouse, moored at the modern junction of Lambton Quay and Willis Streets, its hull that of the wrecked barque Inconstant, with a warehouse constructed above. A flag is flying at the doorway and other ships are visible in the background, along with the hills of Brooklyn and Mount Victoria. The name John Plimmer can be seen on the side of the superstructure, and the signature of the artist, W. H. Holmes and the title are also visible along the b...

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Format

Image

Date created

1851 - 1860

Creator

Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22675579

Locations

Lambton Quay / Willis Street

Related subjects

Plimmer, John, 1812-1905 / Inconstant (Ship) / Warehouses / New Zealand / Wellington Region / Flags / Lambton Quay / Willis Street

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