Tāwhiao Arrives in Plymouth

Date: May 31, 1884 • Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of Queen Victoria.

Plymouth is a port city and unitary authority in Devon, England. It is located on the county's south coast between the rivers Plym and Tamar, about 36 miles (58 km) south-west of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) south-west of London. It is the most populous settlement in Devon.