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The Chatham Islands

The Chatham Islands

In 1791 William Broughton discovered the islands east of New Zealand which he named after his ship, Chatham. This view of the Chatham Islands was taken by Robin Morrison.

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira
Reference: RMLA, p. 112
Photograph by Robin Morrison

Permission of the Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

John Wilson. 'European discovery of New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/european-discovery-of-new-zealand/7/1