On a foggy morning in 1902 the Elingamite, a passenger steamer on the run from Sydney to Auckland was wrecked with a loss of forty-five lives on one of the ‘Three Kings Islands’ north of New Zealand. The Author tells that story and the subsequent inquiry, drawing of first hand and witness accounts from that the time, as well as photos. The last part of the book is devoted to describing the events surrounding the salvage operation, in the late 1960’s to recover the considerable gold and silver the ship carried, of which the Author was a team member.
Author - Wade Doak
First published in 1969
First edition Hardback with dust jacket
Illustrations - 12 pages of B & W Photos
Condition :- Very good
Book stock number - B 736
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On a foggy morning in 1902 the Elingamite, a passenger steamer on the run from Sydney to Auckland was wrecked with a loss of forty-five lives on one of the ‘Three Kings Islands’ north of New Zealand. The Author tells that story and the subsequent inquiry, drawing of first hand and witness accounts from that the time, as well as photos. The last part of the book is devoted to describing the events surrounding the salvage operation, in the late 1960’s to recover the considerable gold and silver the ship carried, of which the Author was a team member.
Author - Wade Doak
First published in 1969
First edition Hardback with dust jacket
Illustrations - 12 pages of B & W Photos
Condition :- Very good
Book stock number - B 736
Showroom: View at BRIDGE EMPORIUM, 402A Main North Road, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm.
Pick up in Store - Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS, Cash accepted
Delivery available in New Zealand only.
Economy Postage - $7.70 (up to 3 working days) Rural Surcharge $5.70 Courier - $9.70 (next working day) Rural Surcharge $5.70
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