Log of the Brig Bee on na whaling voyage, 1835-35, and of the whaling station at Peraki Valley, 1837-44.
Original document: Book.
Summary
In 1837, George Hempelman arrived from Sydney, Australia to set up a whaling station out of Peraki Bay, near Christchurch, New Zealand. He kept a log documenting the daily life and existence of the men and boats based there, which has been published in this volume.