Ever wondered how Amodeo Bay got its name?
Ever wondered how Amodeo Bay got its name?
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| Title | Ever wondered how Amodeo Bay got its name? |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Publication | Coromandel Town Chronicle |
| Language | English |
| Geographic reference | Amodeo Bay, Coromandel |
| Time reference | 1894 |
| Online resource | Yes |
| Topic | Amodeo Bay, Frank Amodeo, Italian seamen, Captain Amodeo Rd |
Snippet on Anglers Lodge Coromandel's Facebook Page:
Ever wondered how Amodeo Bay got its name? Long before Anglers Lodge welcomed its first holidaymakers, this little stretch of the Coromandel coast already had quite a story. The name dates back to 1894, when Charles McCall arrived at what was then an unnamed bay with a raft of pre-cut timber, planning to establish a farm. Unfortunately, the Coromandel weather had other ideas. Heavy rain caused the creek to flood, washing away the timber that was meant to become the family’s new home. Captain Frank Amodeo, whose ship Argyle was anchored offshore, came to the aid of the McCall family as they sheltered under canvas on the beach. His kindness wasn’t forgotten. The little bay was named Amodeo Bay in his honour, and more than 130 years later, the name remains (along with Captain Amodeo Rd). Captain Amodeo himself had a fascinating history. Born in Trieste in 1841, he came to New Zealand, worked as a miner in Thames and eventually became a well-known ship’s captain, travelling the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel coast at a time when boats were often far more important than roads.
___ Source: Coromandel Town Chronicle, April 2015 “How Amodeo Bay Got Its Name”
Read more about Frank Amodeo here.
