Arthur Wakefield
Arthur Wakefield | |
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Lieutenant Arthur Wakefield, RN | |
| Born | 19 November 1799 Burnham Wick, Essex, England |
| Died | 17 June 1843 (aged 43) Wairau Valley, New Zealand |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1810–1841 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | HMS Nisus, 1810–14 HMS Hebrus, 1814–16 HMS Queen Charlotte, 1818–19 HMS Superb, 1819–22 HMS Brazen, 1823–26 HMS Conflict, 1826–28 HMS Rose, 1828–30 HMS Winchester, 1832–33 HMS Thunderer, 1833–37 HMS Rhadamanthus, 1839–41 |
| Commands | HMS Conflict HMS Rose (temporary) HMS Rhadamanthus |
| Known for | Founder of Nelson, New Zealand |
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| Awards | Mentioned in despatches, 1814. |
| Memorials | Wairau Affray Memorial, Tuamarina Cemetery, Marlborough Region Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson (plaque) Wakefield's Memorial Riwaka and Puketawai Pā |
| Relations | Edward Wakefield (brother) Daniel Wakefield (brother) William Wakefield (brother) Felix Wakefield (brother) |
| Other work | Agent for Nelson, New Zealand Company |
Captain Arthur Wakefield (19 November 1799 – 17 June 1843) served with the Royal Navy before joining his brother, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, in founding the New Zealand Company settlement of Nelson in New Zealand.