British Admiralty Hydrographical Office
1857

Antique Chart of the Northern Coast of New Zealand from Hokianga to Tutukaka

New Zealand, North Island, Sheet 1, The Northern Coast from Hokianga on the west to Tutukaka on the east Surveyed by Captain J.L. Stokes, Commander R. Drury and the Officers of H.M.S. Acheron and Pandora 1849-55

DESCRIPTION: Scarce antique hydrographic chart of the northern coastline of New Zealand from the Hokianga Harbour to Tutukaka, in the province of Auckland. Among the earliest available artifacts from the first full hydrographic survey of New Zealand during 1849-1855. At upper left corner are the uninhabited Three-Kings Islands about 35 miles northwest of Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand's North Island. With large insets of Parenga Renga Harbour and Ohora River and Bay.

Based on surveys of Captain J. L. Stokes and Commander R. Drury of the HMS Acheron and the Pandora respectively. Among his many accomplishments, Stokes served as assistant surveyor aboard the HMS Beagle during its well-known voyage around the world with Charles Darwin in 1833-36. Hooker's brief biography of Stokes includes a portrait and this entry:
"Stokes, John Lort (1812-86) - Royal Navy officer and hydrographer, was chosen by Beaufort, the British Hydrographer for the 'Great New Zealand Survey.' Stokes had joined the navy as a ‘volunteer first class’ in 1824 and by 1843, he was an experienced surveyor with the rank of commander. In 1846, he was promoted to captain and in the following year was given command of HMS Acheron. Between 1848 and 1855, Stokes surveyed extensively in New Zealand waters. With Drury’s surveys they were the most complete investigations carried out to that time. Over forty-five New Zealand charts were published in the years following Stokes’ and Drury’s surveys. Some of Stokes' data were also incorporated in maps published by Arrowsmith." (Hooker, Brian. Dictionary of New Zealand Map-Makers.Internet)

Contains a seller's circular black ink overstamp from "Reading and Wellbank, Chart and Nautical Booksellers, 366 George Street." Number 2525.

CREATOR: British Admiralty Hydrographical Office

PUBLICATION DATE: 1857

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: New Zealand

BODY OF WATER: Pacific Ocean

CONDITION: Very Good.  Bright and clean with wide margins. A couple of very small spots as shown. Small loss to upper lrft corner, away from image, otherwise no issues.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: J. and C. Walker

SIZE: 37 " x 24 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 59

PRICE: $1500

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