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








Name
Tiakina
Built
1953 by MW Blackmore & Sons, Bideford, UK
Original owners
Wellington Harbour Board
Present owners
DG & BD Speedy Enterprises, C/- SSM Waimauku
Propulsion
Caterpillar diesel 343kW
Tonnage
94.03 gross, 70.52 nett
Measurements
L 75.2ft/22.93m; B 19.7ft/6.0m; D ft/m.
Materials
Wood
Original use
Pilot boat
Present use
Contact Details
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Address  
Web site

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz

http://www.nzshipmarine.com

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History

The former Wellington pilot launch Tiakina, which has lain largely inactive at Auckland for some years, was put up for sale by auction at Auckland's Bayswater Marina on 31st July 1999. In May 2001 the vessel was arrested as part of an ownership dispute.

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

 

 

 

 

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