The Union Steam Ship Company coastal steamer ‘Mapourika’ crossing the Grey River bar.1898.

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DescriptionMapourika crossing the Grey River bar 1898
The Union Steam Ship Company coastal steamer ‘Mapourika’ is depicted here departing Greymouth and steaming out over the Grey River bar in the late afternoon 1898. The tide is ebbing, as can be seen by the brown fresh water flowing out through the river mouth which is creating breaking surf like waves as it flows into the Tasman sea swells.
The ‘Mapourika’ foundered the same year after the master lost steerage of his ship due to a large wave that pooped the vessel while entering the Grey River. The combination of tidal flows, wind and ocean swells can create some very challenging conditions for masters to navigate.
The West Coast of New Zealand is notorious for it’s river mouth bars that flow into
the hostile Tasman Sea. This combination of tidal flows, wind and ocean swells coast towns and ports were essential for New Zealand’s trade and survival.
This painting will be included in the exhibition ‘A Painted Voyage’ by marine artist Sean Garwood. The opening at the Jonathan Grant Gallery in Auckland is on the 20th November 2021. The paintings featured will represent the most comprehensive visual survey of New Zealand’s rich and diverse maritime history ever assembled in a solo exhibition.
To register your interest and view the catalogue of the exhibition, please visit
Jonathan Grant Gallery https://jgg.co.nz or
Fine Art Society New Zealand Date of Photo1898Map^[1]External LinkFine Art Society NZContributorSean Garwood

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Location (city or town)GreymouthOrganisation (eg business)The Union Steam Ship Company Steamer ‘Mapourika’

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Date Created18th November 2021CommentsRichard Howe

I love it.

Harley Vui Davison
That’s beautiful, really get the color of the Grey lol

Anntoinette Allan
This is awesome

Jeffrey Paparoa Holman
Great painting, I know that place well.

John Kelly
Wonderful painting,thanks for posting it and I wish you well with your Exhibition
Tracy Guy
Beautiful ... Just wondering would anyone know who the Capt or the master was on the ship .... My great grandfather was a Capt on tht boat years ago him and his wife had the oriental pub on the quay in greymouth back in those days ....
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Cherame Mossley
Ha anyone got any info of the Ss Hauroto? Same dates..

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The Union Steam Ship Company coastal steamer ‘Mapourika’ crossing the Grey River bar.1898.

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