This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Built late 1860s Historical Significance: Built by William Gordon Jacobs for Frederick Hunt, who wanted it for on-shore accommodation for the crews of visiting whaling ships. However, it did not have a long history of use for this purpose.
Whaler's Cottage. Before and after DOC renovation March 2007 | Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Glory Bay, Pitt Island, Chatham Islands | Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Whaler's Cottage | Vivenne Morrell | 02/09/2012 | NZ Historic Places Trust
Whaler's Cottage. Before and after DOC renovation March 2007 | Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Glory Bay, Pitt Island, Chatham Islands | Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Whaler's Cottage | Vivenne Morrell | 02/09/2012 | NZ Historic Places Trust
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List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5386
Date Entered
8th August 1991
Date of Effect
8th August 1991
City/District Council
Chatham Islands Territory
Region
Chatham Islands
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