New Zealand shore whaling station Otakou and Purakaunui 1837-1839

South of the Banks Peninsula, South Islands, New Zealand. Owners/Superintendents G. and E. Weller? Equal number of oil was taken by the ships active in the harbour. Equal number of oil was taken by the ships active in the harbour. Number of European employees averaged 75-80 men.

In 1837 12 boats, 272 tuns of oil

In 1838 12 boats, 213 tuns of oil

In 1839 12 boats, 665tons of oil

Source

Handbook of the Fishes of New Zealand. R.A.A. Sherrin, 1886