Grafton
(Ship)
Mentioned in
- Castaway on the Auckland Isles
- Narrative of the Wreck — of — The Schooner 'Grafton.' — From the Private Journal of Capt. Thomas Musgrave
- Chapter I. — arrival at auckland island.—the shipwreck.—resources of the island
- [title page]
- Note by the publishers
- Chapter II. — reflections suggested by our situation.—breaking up of the wreck.—a battle with the seals. — unsuccessful fishing
- Chapter V. — the aurora australis.—our daily fare.—heavy snow-fall.—failure to repair the schooner
- Chapter VI. — scarcity of food.—tenacity of life in seals.—further explorations in the island.—resolve to build a vessel
- Chapter VII. — ship-building commenced.—failure of the same.—the boat placed under repair. — sand-flies.—discovery of a cavern.—winter again
- Chapter XII. — departure homeward.—explorations at the north of the island.—port ross.—laurie cove.—a barren settlement.—discovery of a dead body
- Note by the Publishers
- Islands of Despair
- The Castaways of Disappointment Island
- Wrecked on a Reef
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Other Collections
The following collections may have holdings relevant to "Grafton":
- Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, which has entries for many prominent New Zealanders.
- Archives New Zealand, which has collections of maps, plans and posters; immigration passenger lists; and probate records.
- National Library of New Zealand, which has extensive collections of published material.
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, which has extensive holdings on the Auckland region and New Zealand military history.
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has strong holdings in Tāonga Māori, biological holotypes and New Zealand art.
- nzhistory.net.nz, from the History Group of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.