Details

Compiled/​Created

1776.

Summary note

Description: Shows the Resolution and Discovery in Christmas Harbour, Kerguelen Island, in December 1776. A rowing boat of seamen is about to land on the shore; one man is already standing on shore. In the foreground is a dead seal or sea-lion being attacked by a large sea-bird, possibly an albatross. Penguins can be seen standing on the beach. There are several large rock formations across the bay, including an arched rock in the distance.

Notes

AMDigital Reference: A-264-001.

Original version

Reproduction of: View of the entrance in [Christmas Harbour] in Kerguelan's Land 1776.

Location of originals

Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand

Copyright note

Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand

Source of description

Description based on online resource (viewed on May 28, 2018).

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