Clive Flood, Hawke's Bay
Maker
Neal, William Henry
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
View taken in the aftermath of the Clive Flood in April 1897.
The photograph records the site where ten men who set out in boats to rescue people stranded in Clive were caught in a river washout, swept out to sea and drowned. A damaged railway line is located on the left side of the image. A group of people have gathered at the site.
Cape Kidnappers is visible in the distance.
Photographer, William Henry Neal.
The photograph records the site where ten men who set out in boats to rescue people stranded in Clive were caught in a river washout, swept out to sea and drowned. A damaged railway line is located on the left side of the image. A group of people have gathered at the site.
Cape Kidnappers is visible in the distance.
Photographer, William Henry Neal.
Maker
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued onto a piece of card.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 100 x 154mm
Card backing: Height x Width: 108 x 160mm
Card backing: Height x Width: 108 x 160mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
Apr 1897
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 2416
Other number(s)
2416, 82218
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