Ship "Taranaki"

1877 Aug 03	Collision
1878 Nov 29	Shipwreck


AJHR 1878 Section H12 page 26
Return of Wrecks


Date of Casualty	: 3 Aug 1877
Name of Master		: John GRIFFITHS
Age of Vessel		: 12 years
Rig			: Schooner
Register Tonnage	: 327
Number of Crew		: 25
Number of Passengers	: 21
Nature of Cargo		: General
Nature of Casualty	: Collision with "Quiver"; total loss
			  of sailing vessel
Number of Lives Lost	: 
Place of Accident	: West of Pigeon Bay Entrance, nearer
			  to Port Levy
Wind Direction		: ENE
Wind Force		: Light breeze


Finding of Court of Inquiry
"Quiver" considered to blame for not attempting to get out of
the way of the "Taranaki" when she was seen approaching.
"Quiver" was not seen by "Taranaki" until collision, and it is
doubtful if she had any light burning.

AJHR 1879 Section H10 page 27
Return of Wrecks


Date of Casualty	: 29 Nov 1878
Name of Master		: James MALCOLM
Age of Vessel		: 13 years
Rig			: Schooner
Register Tonnage	: 327
Number of Crew		: 32
Number of Passengers	: 73
Nature of Cargo		: General
Nature of Casualty	: Stranded; total loss
Number of Lives Lost	: 
Place of Accident	: Karewha Island, off Tauranga Harbour
Wind Direction		: N
Wind Force		: Light


Finding of Court of Inquiry
Error of compass, misconception of distance run, and master
neglecting to take soundings, the weather being foggy. Master
ordered to pay costs of inquiry.