Clarkstone report of July 18, 1837 on the rising of the
New Zealanders on board the Ploughboy July 18, 1837 at Bay of Islands. |
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New Zealand. — The following communication is from our correspondent at the Bay of Islands: — . . . .
July 18, Clarkstone, of America, 1900 barrels, thirty-six months out. This vessel reports the New Zealanders on board the American ship Ploughboy, rising at night, and assasinating five of the crew then making their escape in one of the boats. . . . .
— Bay of Islands July 19, 1837." — Herald. — The Australian (Sydney) Tue 22 Aug 1837, p. 2.
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