Convict Charles Hughes and his crew going to the rescue of the "Elizabeth Henrietta" near Nobbys 1825- Terry Callen
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CreatorTerry Callen
DescriptionInformationCollectorNewcastle Maritime Museum
DescriptionA 2024 scan of Terry Callen's original painting, courtesy of the Newcastle Maritime Museum. Original work held by the Newcastle Maritime Museum, scanned with their kind permission.
InformationAn artwork by Newcastle Artist and Historian Terry Callen, which depicts Charles Hughes, a convict and harbour pilot for Newcastle, going to the rescue of the brig 'Elizabeth Henrietta', which wrecked in 1825 while sailing from Port Macquarie to Sydney. All onboard were saved thanks to the actions of Charles Hughes.
More on Charles Hughes can be found here: https://www.freesettlerorfelon.com/charles_hughes.htm
More on the Artist can be found here: https://www.library.gov.au/research/guides-and-resources/guides-selected-collections/callen-collection
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Terry Callen, Convict Charles Hughes and his crew going to the rescue of the "Elizabeth Henrietta" near Nobbys 1825- Terry Callen. Living Histories, accessed 10/04/2026, https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/119064