Framed photograph, Captain John Howell

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Framed photograph, Captain John Howell

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This is a portrait of whaler Captain John Howell, who is credited as being the first Pākehā settler in Riverton Aparima. While this formal photograph does not reflect the rugged, sociable family man that Captain Howell is remembered to be, it does give us a face to the name. Captain John Howell: Born in Eastbourne, England in 1810. At the age of 12, Howell stowed away on a ship bound for Australia. Later, as First Mate on a whaling ship, he landed at Kapiti Island, New Zealand in 1827 or 1828...

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Date created

1850-1865

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Unknown photographer

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https://ehive.com/collections/3278/objects/941833

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People and Families (including births weddings deaths) / Maritime / 1860s

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