Rover's Bride
The 40 ton ship Rover’s Bride was built by Captain Joss in southern New Zealand. Captain Joss sailed her first to the North Islands and then on to Tahiti.
Rover’s Bride and her captain both met tragic ends in Tahiti. Rover’s Bride was wrecked there in 1849 and her Captain and his two sons were murdered by the native inhabitants.
Rover’s Bride and her captain both met tragic ends in Tahiti. Rover’s Bride was wrecked there in 1849 and her Captain and his two sons were murdered by the native inhabitants.