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| Built |
1919 by George Turnbull Niccol, Auckland
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| Original owners |
Northern Steamship Co, Auckland
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| Present owners |
MV Tuhoe Preservation Society
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| Propulsion |
Sail, schooner rig; diesel engines, 240HP
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| Tonnage |
198.67 gross; 96.89 nett
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| Measurements |
L 97.8ft/29.76m; B 24.7ft/7.49m; D 6.5ft/2m.
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| Materials |
Kauri wood throughout
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| Present use |
Cruises on Kaiapoi and Waimakariri Rivers
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| Address |
MV Tuhoi Preservation Society, PO Box 161, Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
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History
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Wooden motor schooner formerly used to carry cargo in the NZ coastal trade; in service until 1960s. Restored from 1980 and currently making cruises out of Kaiapoi, Canterbury.
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