Queen Bee lost off Farewell Spit August 6th '79; circa 1879; AC 976
Name/Title
Queen Bee lost off Farewell Spit August 6th '79
Queen Bee lost off Farewell Spit August 6th '79
About this object
A painting by H Hilliard. The Queen Bee ran aground on the night of 6 August 1877, sailing from England, for Nelson. After abandoning ship to a lifeboat and raft some survivors eventually came ashore at Awaroa and others on D'Urville Island where they were assisted by Maori. 4000 Nelson citizens, a band and the Bishop welcomed survivors.
A painting by H Hilliard. The Queen Bee ran aground on the night of 6 August 1877, sailing from England, for Nelson. After abandoning ship to a lifeboat and raft some survivors eventually came ashore at Awaroa and others on D'Urville Island where they were assisted by Maori. 4000 Nelson citizens, a band and the Bishop welcomed survivors.
Date Made
circa 1879
circa 1879
Medium and Materials
Oil on canvas
Oil on canvas
Object Type
oil painting on canvas
oil painting on canvas
Object number
AC 976
AC 976
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