Carter & Co.'s Alpha Well

Production date
1866
 Description
Photograph of the Alpha Well at Sugarloaf Point, Ngamotu. The derrick was erected in June 1866. Mikotahi and Moturoa Islands can be seen in the background, with a tripod over Taranaki Petroleum Co.'s No. III bore. A group of workers and a horse are standing under the derrick.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Photographer
Production date
1866
Production period
1860s
Subject person
Classification
Photograph/Original Art/Art Object
Accession number
PHO2002-596
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Print
Albumen print

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