![Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70738]](https://collection.mtghawkesbay.com/records/images/xlarge/2956/1859c72d607446692365af1aa5450ffd172f6b8d.jpg "Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70738]")
Hastings Street, Napier
Maker
Sorrell, Percy Caz
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows Hastings Street after the 3 February 1931 earthquake and subsequent fire.
Sailors, probably from HMS Veronica, are searching for survivors. Flames and smoke are still visible amongst the ruins. The exterior walls are all that remains of the buildings. In the foreground is a crushed car.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Sailors, probably from HMS Veronica, are searching for survivors. Flames and smoke are still visible amongst the ruins. The exterior walls are all that remains of the buildings. In the foreground is a crushed car.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Production date
03 Feb 1931
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Media/Materials description
Hand coloured negative on glass.
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Measurements
Height x Width: 82 x 82mm
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Subject date
03 Feb 1931
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Other number(s)
70738
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