1811 in New Zealand

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1811 in New Zealand:
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There are still far fewer ships visiting New Zealand than before 1810. This is due to the economic depression which started in New South Wales in 1810 and continues until 1815.[1] The concern that the Boyd massacre might be repeated abates somewhat as a number of reports that it was provoked reach Port Jackson.[2] As more ships resume visits to the Bay of Islands they consistently report that they are well treated.[1]

The sealing rush to Macquarie Island continues, and Campbell Island is also occasionally visited. Most travel via Foveaux Strait. More whalers operate off the north and east coasts of New Zealand than the previous year. A few Māori are crewing on ships and one or two visit Marsden at Parramatta.[1]

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  • 7 October – The Frederick, Captain Bodie, leaves Port Jackson to go whaling and then return to London. Captain Bodie has agreed with Samuel Marsden to return Ruatara, Te Pahi’s son and 2 other Māori to New Zealand. Marsden gives Ruatara 2 saws, some other tools and some seed wheat to take with him. After provisioning at North Cape the Frederick goes whaling for 6 months.[1] (see 1812)
  • 15 December – The King George, Captain Lasco Jones leaves Port Jackson to go whaling with 2 Māori among the crew.[1] (see 1812)

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e Salmond, Anne. Between Worlds. 1997. Penguin Books (NZ) Ltd. ISBN 0 670 87787 5.
  2. ^ As late as 21 March 1811 warnings were still being issued in India to ships on their way to New Zealand. See NZETC: Supplement to the Calcutta Gazette

[edit] See also

For world events and topics in 1811 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1811