Her Majesty's Cable Ship (HMCS) Iris

DateBetween 1st January 1904 and 31st December 1929Reference NumberPhoto 98-033DescriptionHer Majesty's Cable Ship (HMCS) Iris owned by the Pacific Cable Board until 1929 when it was transferred to Imperial and International Communications Ltd and renamed Recorder. During the First World War, HMCS Iris captured Felix von Luckner, Captain of the German ship SMS "See Adler" and his crew near the Islands of Fiji. Tauranga's Edward Garfield (Jerry) Williams (1889-1963) is known to have served on board. FormatPrintPhysical Descriptionblack and white print

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, copyright may apply.CopyrightCopyright may apply. Please contact us if you have information regarding the copyright status of this item. AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 98-033

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PeopleWilliams, Edward Garfield (Jerry), 1888-1963 (Person)

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