Photographs taken while Johnny Wray was cruising in the South Pacific searching for buried treasure

Description:

Yacht cruising in the South Pacific: Auckland-owned Ngataki returns after unsuccessful search for treasure. The Ngataki, owned and sailed by Mr. J. W. Wray, returned on December 18 after cruising in the South Pacific since August. A visit was paid to Suwarrow Island, where a fruitless search was made for buried treasure, but Mr. Wray intends to make another search with the aid of electro-magnetic equipment. UPPER LEFT: Investigating a coral reef at Suwarrow Island with the aid of a diving helmet. UPPER MIDDLE: Climbing a coconut palm, Suwarrow. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. Wray at Moorea, wearing 'flippers' on his hands and feet to give greater speed when swimming. LOWER LEFT: An umbrella protects the helmsman from the tropical sun. LOWER MIDDLE: Landing on the beach at Suwarrow. LOWER RIGHT: Native huts on the waterfront near Papeete, Tahiti.

Display date:

1938-12-28

Location:

Cook Islands

Collections:

Auckland Weekly News

Content partner:

Auckland Libraries

Availability:

Not specified