Letter, testimonial. ; [?]; 1875; 2011.226
Letter, testimonial.
About this object
Testimonial letter; an illuminated address, given to Captain Charles Hayward, Deputy Harbour Master, Catlins River, Otago by a collective of 'Master Mariners', 1st November 1875.
The body of the letter reads: "Dear Sir, We the undersigned Master Mariners, having heard that a charge of wilful negligence has been made against you, take this opportunity of expressing to you our approval of your conduct and testifying to your care and efficiency in the discharge of your duty. We also hope you may long continue to hold the position you now occupy with the like credit to yourself and satisfaction to the public. We remain dear sir, yours sincerely..."
In 1855 Charles Hayward arrived in Port Chalmers, where he was a lighterman on the Otago Harbour before entering the trade between the small coastal ports of Southern New Zealand. He was Catlins River Harbourmaster, 1871 until his death in 1887. He, a son and one other drowned when the cutter 'Bessie' was wrecked near Long Point.
Maker
Date Made1875
Place MadeOceania, New Zealand, South Island, The Catlins
Medium and Materials
processed material, paper
processed material, paper, cardboard
organic, vegetal, wood
processed material, glass
Handwritten in coloured inks: "To / Capt Charles Hayward / Deputy Harbour Master / Catlins River, OTAGO / ..."
Measurements
h 675mm x l 540mm x w 55mm
Large
transportation and communications, shipping
Subject and Association Keywordsnavigation. merchant marine, shipwrecks and fires
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey".
Object Type Object number2011.226
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