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








Name
Koura
Built
1943 by Ackerman Boat Works, Azusa, Los Angeles, USA
Original owners
RNZN
Present owners
Historical Maritime Park Inc, Paeroa
Propulsion
Twin-screw diesel
Tonnage
47 displ
Measurements
L 72ft/21.95m; B 15.8ft/4.82m; D 5.3ft/1.62m.
Materials
Wood
Original use
Harbour defence
Present use
Museum
Contact Details
Contact name
The Secretary, Historical Maritime Park Inc
Address
PO Box 153, Paeroa
Web site

http://www.nzmaritimeindex.org.nz/
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History

One of a large class of Harbour Defence Motor Launches, later classified as Seaward defence Motor Launches, designed by the Admiralty and built in various countries. In NZ waters for entire working life, including periods with Volunteer Reserve and on fisheries patrol after WW II. Sold to Paeroa Maritime Historical Park in 1984 and currently afloat in river at Paeroa

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

 

 

 

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