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









Name
Settler
Built
1905 by C Bailley Jr, Auckland
Original owners
Capt LT Kitching, Dargaville
Present owners
NZ Museum Trust, Auckland
Propulsion
Steam, screw; converted to diesel
Tonnage
Measurements
L 50ft/15.24m; B 13ft/3.96m; D 4ft/1.22m.
Materials
Kauri wood throughout
Original use
Passengers, cargo
Present use
Cruises
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History

Built to carry passengers and freight on rivers in northern NZ. Round bilged as distinct from scow hull. Restored as a Museum exhibit and excursion vessel based at Paeroa.

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

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