Saturday, December 02, 2006

Wellington - New Zealand

Wellington
The influence of ships on the city of Wellington can be seen in the names of the streets...

Vessel "Tory" arrived in Wellington 20th September, 1839 - "Tory Street"
Vessel "Cuba" arrived in Wellington 4th January, 1840 - "Cuba Street"
Vessel "Aurora" arrived in Wellington 22nd January, 1840 - "Aurora Terrace"
Vessel "Oriental" arrived in Wellington 31st January, 1840 - "Oriental Bay" and "Oriental Parade"
Vessel "Duke of Roxburgh" arrived in Wellington 8th February, 1840 - "Roxburgh Street" Vessel "Adelaide" arrived in Wellington 7th March, 1840 - "Adelaide Road"
Vessel "Glenbervie" (store ship) arrived in Wellington 7th March, 1840 - "Glenbervie Terrace" Vessel "Bolton" arrived in Wellington 20th April, 1840 - "Bolton Street"
Vessel "Coromandel" arrived in Wellington 29th August, 1840 - "Coromandel Street"
Vessel "Clifton" arrived in Wellington 18th February, 1842 - "Clifton Terrace"