The Orpheus Disaster

Monday, 15 June 2015, 11:17 am
Press Release: Lopdell House Art Gallery

The Orpheus Disaster: A lecture by Bruce and Trixie Harvey

In the Seminar Room, first floor, Lopdell House, Titirangi.
Thursday 18 June at 7pm

Local historians Bruce and Trixie Harvey will speak about The Orpheus disaster. New Zealand's worst maritime disaster with attendant loss of life (189) occurred 30 kilometres from Titirangi on the West Coast at Whatipu on the Manukau Heads in 1863.

Hear about the demise of HMS Orpheus, the impending Land Wars and the drama and aftermath of this event. Who was Captain Wing and why did he live on the wild coast at Whatipu? Who was Commodore Burnett and how did Maori at the time react?

Entry by koha. Hosted by Titirangi Ratepayers and Residents Association.

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