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Built |
1935 by
Lobnitz & Co, Renfrew, Scotland
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Original
owners |
Auckland
Harbour Board
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Present
owners |
William
C Daldy Preservation Society
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Propulsion |
Steam,
twin screw, two triple-expansion 261NHP, 1500IHP,
coal-fired Scotch boiler
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Tonnage |
348.18
gross; 127.10 NRT
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Measurements |
L 119ft/36.27m;
B 32.15ft/9.8m; D 13.9ft/4.23m.
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Present
use |
Museum;
passenger excursions
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Contact
name |
Ken Pointon, Secretary |
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Address |
William C Daldy Preservation
Society, PO Box 2823, Auckland |
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Telephone |
64 (0)9 479
1552 |
Fax |
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Mobile |
025 586 891 |
E-mail |
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History
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Worked in Auckland
harbour from 1936 to 1977. Rescued from
breakers in 1977, restored and maintained
in excellent working order by steam enthusiasts.
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