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| Built |
1925 by George Niccol, Auckland
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| Original owners |
Devonport Steam Ferry Co Ltd
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| Present owners |
Toroa Preservation Society Inc.
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| Propulsion |
Steam, Aitcheson & Blair, Glasgow, screw, 51HP
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| Tonnage |
308.66 gross; 197.19 nett
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| Measurements |
L 131ft/39.93m; B 31ft/9.45m; D 9.9ft.
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| Materials |
Hull, Kauri timber over steel frames; wood superstructure.
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| Original use |
Passenger ferry
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| Present use |
Being preserved.
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| Address |
Toroa Preservation Society Inc., PO Box 34 205, Birkenhead |
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| Telephone |
64 (0)9 418 1683 |
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E-mail |
dimond@ihug co.nz |
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History
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Launched in 1925, the last steam powered passenger ferry built for Auckland harbour. She served between Devonport and Auckland city until her retirement in 1980, and with her original machinery intact she is probably the last steamer of her type in the world. Sank at her moorings on 1 June 1998 during restoration. Raised on 7 July 1998 and berthed at the Stanley Bay wharf, Devonport, Auckland. Restoration slowly continuing.
The Toroa Preservation Society are still hoping to preserve the vessel, but in September 2001 she was looking in a sorry state, missing her funnel and large sections of her upper superstructure, and presenting in appearance a formidable task for her owners to achieve.
NZ Marine News Vol. 47, No. 2
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