What historic voyage in 1882 revolutionized New Zealand's agrarian export economy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The voyage of the sailing ship SS Dunedin from Port Chalmers to London carrying the first cargo of frozen meat
- Step 1: Equipped with a Bell-Coleman mechanical refrigeration machine, the Dunedin sailed with 5,000 frozen sheep carcasses. Step 2. Arriving in London after 98 days with the meat in pristine condition, it created a massive export trade for meat and dairy. Answer: The voyage of the sailing ship SS Dunedin from Port Chalmers to London carrying the first cargo of frozen meat. Why not the others: New Zealand became Britain's primary southern food provider for nearly a century.
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