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Brigantine at Riverton, about 1860

Brigantine at Riverton, about 1860

Small sailing ships linked colonial New Zealand’s rough and dangerous sea ports. Riverton began as a whaling station and survived into the early 20th century as a coastal port.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: PA2-2760

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Gavin McLean. 'Shipping', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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