Heroes and Monsters People of the Edwin Fox

Built in Calcutta (Kolkata), India, in 1853, the Edwin Fox is the only remaining vessel of her kind and has made a unique and unmatched contribution to world maritime history. The ship's importance is acknowledged by Heritage New Zealand, which has designated it as Category 1—the highest level of protection.

Built in Calcutta (Kolkata), India, in 1853, the ship is one of a kind, not only because she is the oldest surviving example among the hundreds of ships that brought emigrants to New Zealand, but also because her remarkable history includes being the:

• Last surviving wooden ship that transported convicts from England to Australia
• Last wooden Crimean War transport ship
• Last remaining ship of her type
• The only remaining example of a pioneering New Zealand refrigeration ship
• Last surviving ship owned by Duncan Dunbar, who owned one of the largest privately owned fleets in the world in the mid-19th century
• The only remaining example of a New Zealand coal hulk

In an era of great change, uncover the lives of those who helped to shape our world, for better or for worse.