Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Departure of the ‘Tory’
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
1. Departure of the ‘Tory’ Marker
This Tablet Commemorates the
Departure from Plymouth in May 1839
Of the ‘Tory’, the Pioneer Ship
In the Colonisation of New Zealand
October 1939 George S. Scobia Lord Mayor
Erected 1939.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1839.
Location. 50° 21.967′ N, 4° 8.031′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Commercial Road and The Barbican, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth, England PL1 2LR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pilgrims Point - The Mayflower Steps (here, next to this marker); 350th Anniversary of the Mayflower (a few steps from this marker); The Tolpuddle Martyrs (a few steps from this marker); Arrival of NC4 (a few steps from this marker); Sailing of the Mayflower (a few steps from this marker); Iron Pipes (a few steps from this marker); The Roanoke Colonies (a few steps from this marker); Wreck of the “Sea Venture” (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Also see . . .
1. ‘Tory’ – The first ship of the New Zealand Company
this page online
2. The New Zealand Company. (Submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
2. Departure of the ‘Tory’ Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
