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CHRISTMAS SHIPPING CUT-OFF DATES: ORDER BEFORE 18TH DECEMBER RURAL OR 20TH DECEMBER NON-RURAL

Maritime Tea Towel - Skilful Sailor

$30.00 NZD

Exclusive to Experience Wellington, our Skilful Sailor Tea Towel is designed by us, made for you. 

 

Mrs Chippy was the ship's cat on Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition to Antartica aboard the Endurance. Mrs Chippy gained her name from her owner Harry "Chippy" McNeish, who was a carpenter and shipwright on board the Endurance. You can learn more about Mrs Chippy's life and adventures in the Wellington Museum. 

  

  • Experience Wellington exclusive
  • Measurement: 50cm x 72cm
  • Material: 100% undyed cotton

 

This item is part of our Maritime range that celebrates our city's maritime history. Designed here by our wonderful team, this range also includes tote bags, stubby holders, mugs, aprons, shot glasses and much more! 

 

Available online and in-store at Cable Car Museum and Wellington Museum. Explore our online collection of jewellery, taonga, souvenirs, science-themed gifts and more from across Aotearoa New Zealand.