The SS Ventnor Story and sinking in 1902

Photo of Lynette Shum

Hundreds of Chinese bodies being repatriated to China, sank with the SS Ventnor off the Hokianga Coast in 1902. Their recovery story is told.

This presentation by Chinese Oral Historian Lynette Shum, traces the story of the SS Ventnor, its sinking and recovery of bodies by local iwi and the partnership that has unfolded over the years between the New Zealand Chinese Association and iwi in the north of New Zealand.

These were early Chinese settlers in New Zealand, many of whom worked in the goldfields in Central Otago.

Health & Safety

Health and Safety details for the venue will be provided to attendees on arrival before the presentation.

Location

Ocean Road Community Centre, 45 Ocean Rd, Paraparaumu

Regions

Kāpiti Coast

Tags

Talk

Accessible

Event times

7:30-9:30pm Mon 20 Oct

Booking requiredKoha

Cost: Koha. Tea and coffee provided on arrival.

dwatt@heritage.org.nz

Event hosts

Lynette Shum - Alexander Turnbull Library

Lynette Shum, a third generation Poon Yu Chinese New Zealander, is Oral History Advisor for the Alexander Turnbull Library and has been researching Chinese Wellington history for many decades. Her first home was on the fringes of Chinatown, yet she was unaware of its existence until starting on what was to become the Haining Street Oral History Project. She has completed an MA on the topic.

Email: ATLOutreach@dia.govt.nz

Phone: 044623977

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is the government agency responsible for identifying, protecting and promoting this country’s unique historical and cultural heritage. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is an autonomous Crown Entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004. Heritage New Zealand is supported by the Government and funded through the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Heritage New Zealand is co-governed by our Board and Māori Heritage Council.

Email: information@heritage.org.nz

Phone: 04 472 4341

Website: https://www.heritage.org.nz/