First Signal Station, Port Nelson; John GULLY; 399
First Signal Station, Port Nelson
About this objectWatercolour landscape of the Port Nelson signal station with flag posts and grazing cattle in foreground. View overlooks Tasman Bay with the Mount Arthur Range in background.
Maker Medium and MaterialsWatercolour on paper
Place Made Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association KeywordsLandscapes/Regional landscapes/Nelson landscapes
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association KeywordsNew Zealand/South Island/Nelson
Subject and Association KeywordsNew Zealand/South Island/Nelson/Nelson Harbour
Subject and Association Description
Nelson's first signal station was built in 1841 on Britannia Heights and an interpretative history board continues to mark the spot today.
It was a very visible position and ships used the station to help navigate the difficult entrance to Nelson Harbour. A red flag signalled the position of the tide so that ships would know whether or not there was sufficient water to enter.
Presented by Miss Hilda Small in 1968
Object Type Object number399
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