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TAMAHINE 1925-1962

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DescriptionBuilt especially for the Wellington Picton service. TAMAHINE made on average 6 crossing of Cook Strait per week compared to the present ARAHURA and ARATERE which make on average 40 crossings per week. She was also used on special weekend cruises to the Marlborough Sounds. Replaced by rail ferry ARAMOANA in August 1962 by which time it was estimated she had made 15000 crossings of Cook Strait. Number of Images14 Last edited by: John Brown

Date posted31st March 2011

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BuilderSwan Hunter & Wigan Richardson Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltWallend on Tyne Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1925 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth81 metres Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage1989 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers637 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin screw steam 16 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1925-62 USSCo
1962-69 Hong Kong Shipping Co KOWLOON STAR
1969 Hong Kong shipbreakers Last edited by: John Brown

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TAMAHINE 1925-1962