Sunday, November 11, 2007

Wellington

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"

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