Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885 :View of my house and the Cantonment at the Wahapu, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, where I was quartered three years & a half. The Parade Ground, Officers houses and our pleasure boats in the foreground. [1845 or 1846?]

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Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885 :View of my house and the Cantonment at the Wahapu, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, where I was quartered three years & a half. The Parade Ground, Officers houses and our pleasure boats in the foreground. [1845 or 1846?]

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TAPUHI

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Panoramic view from the water looking towards Wahapu. Bridge's house is the large one on the hill, left of centre, with a flag (the Red Ensign) flying. The parade ground, right of centre, close to the beach, has groups of soldiers parading. There are houses spread along the beach-line and several yachts on the water. Compare the watercolour copy of this drawing by John Williams held at C-030-016 and the sepia copy, also by John Williams at C-018-020. There are also part sections of the drawi...

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Date created

1844 - 1846

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22899164

Locations

Te Wahapu Inlet

Related subjects

Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885 / Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 58th (Rutlandshire) / Dwellings / New Zealand / Northland Region / Flags / Northern War, N.Z., 1845-1846 / Yachts / Te Wahapu Inlet

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