| Name |
Waimarie (Good fortune)
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| Built |
1900 by Yarrow & Co, Poplar, London. Re-assembled by David Murray & Co, Wanganui
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| Original owners |
Wanganui Settlers River Steamship Co
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| Present owners |
The Whanganui Riverboat Restoration and Navigation Trust
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| Propulsion |
Steam, side-wheeler, two diagonal coupled engines 20HP and 85HP. Coal-fired water-tube boiler
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| Measurements |
L 100.5ft/30.62m; B 16ft/4.88m; D 1.5ft/0.46m
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| Materials |
Hull, galvanised steel; deck, wood; deck houses, wood with steel frames
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| Original use |
General cargo and passengers - riverboat
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| Present use |
Museum; passenger carrying excursions
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| Contact name |
David McDermid |
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| Address |
The Whanganui Riverboat Restoration & Navigation Trust, 1A Taupo Quay, Wanganui |
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| Web site |
www.wanganui.co.nz/riverboats |
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| Telephone |
64 (0)6 347 1863 |
Fax |
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| Mobile |
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E-mail |
riverboatswanganui@
clear.net.nz
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History
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First ship registered in Wellington port. Last paddle steamer to operate in New Zealand, in service 1900 - 1949. Sank at berth during river flood 1952, raised for restoration xxxx. Returned to service 1999. New all-welded boiler constructed to the original plans and specifications.
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