Episode 2 of 3
First Sailing to Chatham Islands
- When
- 19 November 1835
- Where
- Chatham Islands
500 Māori arrived on the brig Lord Rodney on 19 November 1835, carrying weapons and potatoes for planting.
The brig Lord Rodney, a hijacked European ship, arrived at the Chatham Islands on 19 November 1835. It carried 500 Māori people armed with guns, clubs, and axes. The ship was also loaded with 78 tonnes of potatoes intended for planting. This group included men, women, and children led by chief Pōmare Ngātata.
Sources
- Moriori Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- Chatham Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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