Stokes, John Lort, Admiral, 1812-1885

Watercolours on topographical subjects:
1. Valley at Baring Head, 10.25" x 6.75", probably by W. J. W. Hamilton.
2. Guard's Bay, Port Underwood, 10.5" X 6.75", initialled "S. H. F. 1852."
3. Panorama showing surveyors at work inland, 36" x 9.5", probably by Hamilton. NMM negative: B6967A.
4. Motokana Island, Bay of Plenty, North Island, 38" x 12.5", probably by Hamilton. NMM negative: B6967B.
5. Ship Cove (?), 10.25" x 6.75", probably by Hamilton. NMM negative: B6983.
6. Stewart Island (?), 10.25" x 6.75", probably by Hamilton. NMM negative: B6934.
7. Unidentified town and fort with ships at anchor, 25.5" x 7.5".

Administrative / biographical background
Views, sketches and charts relating to the voyage of HMS ACHERON, surveying the coasts of New Zealand.

Record Details

Item reference: STK/72
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1849-1851
Creator: Stokes, John Lort
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.