Chris Lynch: Historic ship to dock in Lyttelton for 175th anniversary of European settlement

Lyttelton Harbour will welcome the Dutch tall sailing ship Oosterschelde on 27 December 2024, as Canterbury begins its 175th anniversary celebrations of European settlement.

The ship is set to dock at 9:00 am, marking a milestone in the region’s rich history.

This date holds special significance for Canterbury. It was on 27 December 1850 that the Cressy, the last of the First Four Ships, arrived in Lyttelton Harbour, completing the journey of the first Canterbury Pilgrims.