Historic Ships and Boats
A data base of historic New Zealand Ships and Boats









Name
Kestrel
Built
1905 by Charles Bailey Jr, Auckland
Original owners
Devonport Steam Ferry Co
Present owners
Fullers Group Ltd
Propulsion
Compound steam engine, propeller at each end. Scotch boiler, 130psi. Re-engined with Crossley HRL 6 diesel engine, 450bhp at 350 rpm, Oct 1951
Tonnage
244.76 gross, 161.52 nett
Measurements
L 122.4ft/37.30m; B 27.9ft/8.68m; D 9ft/2.8m.
Materials
Wood, steel frames
Original use
Passenger ferry
Present use
Passenger ferry
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History

Built as a passenger ferry running between Auckland and Devonport. Still in operation, though mostly now used for excursion work.

Conversion factors Feet = Metres x 3.281
Metres = Feet ? 0.3048

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