Mail steamer mariposa leaving auckland harbour, auckland in 1880s. A paddle steamer, possibly a ferry to/from devonport, crossing in the foreground. Extended information on origin webpage reads: schell, frederic b, d. 1905 / mail steamer leaving auckland [sydney; picturesque atlas publishing co. Ltd. , 1886] / reference number: a-109-008 1 b&w art print(s). Wood engraving, 7 x 11 in. / drawings and prints collection / scope and contents: a paddle steamer, possibly the devonport ferry arriving in the harbour, while a large liner to the right (the mariposa) is drawing out from the wharf, with smoke pouring from its funnel and is probably the mail steamer referred to in the title. The auckland harbour board buildings can be seen to the far left. / notes: same as b-037-008 but b-037-008 is foxed / extended title: published in: picturesque atlas of australasia 1886. V. 3. Op. P. 577 / other copies available file printin drawings & prints under artist/title (dfp-006261) / key terms coverage dates: 1886, names: mariposa (ship. 1883-1917), auckland harbour board, schell, frederic b, d 1905, picturesque atlas of australasia (publication). Date: Unknown date. Likely 1880s..
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