Paddle steamer Enterprise No 2 blown up off Cheltenham Beach, 1899

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Paddle steamer Enterprise No 2 blown up off Cheltenham Beach, 1899

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Description

Paddle steamer 'Enterprise no.2' being blown up off Cheltenham Beach, Devonport, as part of the North Shore Aquatic Carnival on 7 January 1899, with Rangitoto in the background. Published in the NZ Graphic with the description: 'Submarine Mines. An interesting example of the force of submarine mines was witnessed the other day in Auckland, when the old steamship Enterprise was blown up in the Rangitoto Channel. A large number of spectators were present in steamers to see the exhibition, which...

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Date created

1899-01-07

Creator

Bell, Cyril Forster

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/402440

Related subjects

Enterprise No.2 (Steamship) / Auckland Anniversary Regatta / Cheltenham / Explosions / Steamships / Rangitoto / Enterprise (Ship) / Paddle steamers / Explosives

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