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Letters
Wreck in Masons Bay on the south of Stewart Island, New Zealand: victim of C.S.S. Shenandoah? Dear Mac I would like your permission to use parts of your article about the Shenandoah. I came across this vessel while researching for my book about the history of the islands south of New Zealand where people travel harvesting muttonbirds. In June 1865 they spotted a wreck at Masons Bay on the south of Stewart Island. The Pilots at New River and Bluff had reported earlier in the year a glare far out at sea and several captains had sighted a strange steam vessel of suspicious appearance. This wreck may be another to add to the list of the victims of the Shenandoah. Would you have any idea as to the name of the wrecked vessel from any records from the Shenandoah? To date it was never identified. I would love to be able to use a photo if you have access to one of the vessel in the water. I will attach the story I found plus what I would like to use from your article. Regards
John, That's fine, here is a picture of the ship: One comment, in your text, the usual convention is to print ship names in italics and the h is missing twice from the spelling of Shenandoah. ( I do not have the ability to use italics here, and so do what I preach ) This book may help you unlock your mystery. Is this detail of any use John? Steamer 'City of Dunedin'- Mysterious Sinking I doubt I have been much help to you, sorry.
Thanks for that. I will look at the 'Otago Witness' reports of the sightings. Where the wreck was found and the sightings were reported was right at the very bottom of N Z. The picture is great. It shows the cannons along the side. Will rectify spelling mistakes. Hope to have my manuscript ready by years end. By using your information and photo, how would you like me to acknowledge the credit for them in the book. Regards
Re the picture, all I did was to find it on the US Naval Historical Center Web Site as I knew where to look, and all their material is in the public domain. Re the text used, an acknowledgement to Mackenzie Gregory and his AHOY: Mac's Web Site would be nice thank you. I would like to know when you publish so I might get a copy of your book. Good luck with the outcome of your labours. Kind regards, |
