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The Survey vessel HMS Penguin at Great Barrier Island 1905

 
 
In 1905 the Penguin was used to survey Great Barrier Island harbours.
There were survey marks carved into rock in he form of a naval 'broad arrow' at both Tryphena and Nagl;e Cove. These marks are currently being searched for (November 2009).
The Penguin was built some time around 1880.
More information on the Penguin's 1905 survey yet to come.