The Pitcairn Islands Travel Journal

Author : David Ransom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Pitcairn Island Via the Panama Canal in The 1920s written by David Ransom and published by . This book was released on 2021-02 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells of life on a ship in the 1920s, from the wealthy to the poor, who were travelling to make a new home for themselves in New Zealand, or taking long and expensive touring holidays, as they experienced the steamship Remuera, the highs and lows, from excitement to boredom. From a baby, born on the ship and named after both the Captain and Doctor, and the Island that the ship had recently visited, to the very sad accident which brought a sudden halt to the fun of a fancy dress party on board ship.With over 100 rare photographs, large extracts from diaries written by holidaying passengers, and contemporary newspaper reports of voyages, it will be possible to imagine yourself on board the ship amongst this diverse collection of people from all walks of life.On each long voyage there were two major points of interest to break up the sometimes tediously long journey - the Panama Canal, and the short stop at Pitcairn Island, home of the descendants of the mutineers from HMAV Bounty. The Remuera had been the first New Zealand Shipping Company vessel to transit the Canal, back in 1916, and this amazing feat of engineering is well described by my two diarists in these pages, together with the many photographs taken by passengers and also the ship's barber who printed up his images with postcard backs and sold them from his hairdressing saloon on the Remuera's main deck.In the 1920s Pitcairn was extremely isolated, and the population relied greatly on the visits of the New Zealand Shipping Company's vessels to bring much needed supplies and correspondence.I have been collecting and researching photographs and postcards of the New Zealand Shipping Company, together with those of Pitcairn Island, for a number of years. After my collection grew, I thought it would be a good idea to share it, along with the knowledge that I have gained. I hope that you enjoy the book.