Image: Kororāreka (Russell)- Before the Assault, 1845 (17386598751)

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Description: This view of Kororāreka from the Bay was drawn by Captain Clayton on 10 March 1845, the day before the town was attacked by the forces of Hōne Heke and Kawiti. The ships in the foreground are the Hazard, Victoria and Matilda. The contested flagstaff can be seen at left atop Maiki Hill. www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/northern-war/sacking-kororareka Archives Reference: AAME W5603 Box 112/ 11/1/218 Material from Archives New Zealand
Title: Kororāreka (Russell)- Before the Assault, 1845 (17386598751)
Credit: Kororāreka (Russell): Before the Assault, 1845
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