Fifeshire Rock, Nelson, NZ. – SOLD

This Nelson Harbour landmark has recently been given back its former name of Arrow Rock – instead of the commonly used Fifeshire Rock, although both dating from the early days are still used.

When Arthur Wakefield’s ship “Arrow” sailed into Nelson Haven on the 1st November, 1841, through the narrow channel between the Rock and Haulashore Island, the Rock was then named “Arrow Rock”. But when the immigrant ship “Fifeshire” endeavoured to leave port on the 27th February, 1842, she was wrecked on the rock which has been popularly known as the Fifeshire Rock ever since.

Oils on canvas

SOLD

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