NZ Historic Ships
A database of historic New Zealand Ships and Boats

Name Manawanui Built 1945 by United Shipbuilders, Auckland Original owners US Navy Present owners Historical Maritime Park, Paeroa Propulsion Diesel engines, 320 BHP Tonnage 74 gross Measurements L 75.8ft/22.9m; B 18.25ft; D 8ft Materials Steel throughout Original use Tug Present use Museum Contact Details Contact name The Secretary, Historical Maritime Park Inc Address PO Box 153, Paeroa Web site   Telephone   Fax   Mobile   E-mail   History Reportedly built for USN in NZ at the end of WW II. Employed by the RNZN as a tender for diving operations. Currently preserved afloat near Paeroa

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

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