New Zealand Coastal Shipping Photo Gallery http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/ 16 rows en-gb 60 Kaiapoi Ships http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c1029481.html A selection of photos of most of the ships that called at the Port of Kaiapoi during its last period of commercial use from 1958 to 1967. Sunday 23 July 2006: A selection of photos of most of the ships that called at the Port of Kaiapoi during its last period of commercial use from 1958 to 1967.

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]]> Sun Jul 23 2006 Pacifica Shipping http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c930040.html Pacifica Shipping is now New Zealand's only shipping company specialising in coastal shipping, apart from bulk cement ships operated by the cement companies and the tankers of Silver Fern Shipping. Starting in 1983 with one ship - SPIRIT OF FREE ENTERPRISE - operating between Wellington and Lyttelton, they slowly expanded and at their height were operating four ships. Now with only a fleet of two, photos in this Collection will feature current and former ships of this fleet. Thursday 20 April 2006: Pacifica Shipping is now New Zealand's only shipping company specialising in coastal shipping, apart from bulk cement ships operated by the cement companies and the tankers of Silver Fern Shipping. Starting in 1983 with one ship - SPIRIT OF FREE ENTERPRISE - operating between Wellington and Lyttelton, they slowly expanded and at their height were operating four ships. Now with only a fleet of two, photos in this Collection will feature current and former ships of this fleet.

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]]> Thu Apr 20 2006 mv Paroto http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c609796.html This fine little ship re-opened the Port of Kaiapoi in November 1958. This selection of photos was kindly supplied by M. Berthold. Sunday 10 July 2005: This fine little ship re-opened the Port of Kaiapoi in November 1958. This selection of photos was kindly supplied by M. Berthold.

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]]> Sun Jul 10 2005 Steamer Express http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c511393.html The passenger service known as the "Steamer Express" between Wellington and Lyttelton was part of the New Zealand way of life until its abandonment in 1976. Many fine ships were used over the years, most of them specially built for the run. Saturday 23 April 2005: The passenger service known as the "Steamer Express" between Wellington and Lyttelton was part of the New Zealand way of life until its abandonment in 1976. Many fine ships were used over the years, most of them specially built for the run.

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]]> Sat Apr 23 2005 Coastal Tankers http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c431566.html A selection of photos of tankers that have operated on the NZ coast. Monday 14 February 2005: A selection of photos of tankers that have operated on the NZ coast.

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]]> Mon Feb 14 2005 mv Celtic Kiwi http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c335078.html The HOLMDALE was sold in late 1990 to Celtic Pacific Shipping of Auckland and renamed CELTIC KIWI. She operated a monthly service from Auckland to Norfolk Island (and other ports on inducement) from April to October 1991. She sank on 27 October 1991 while on passage from Auckland to Norfolk Island and onwards to Apia. Monday 8 November 2004: The HOLMDALE was sold in late 1990 to Celtic Pacific Shipping of Auckland and renamed CELTIC KIWI. She operated a monthly service from Auckland to Norfolk Island (and other ports on inducement) from April to October 1991. She sank on 27 October 1991 while on passage from Auckland to Norfolk Island and onwards to Apia.

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]]> Mon Nov 8 2004 mv Holmdale http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c326688.html HOLMDALE was built in Holland in 1961 and was the last ship built for the Holm Shipping Company. The last conventional coaster to sail under the New Zealand flag, she served on the NZ coast, around the Pacific Islands and across to the Chatham Islands until her withdrawal in September 1990. For full details on this ship, see the "mv Holmdale" page on the main website. Saturday 30 October 2004: HOLMDALE was built in Holland in 1961 and was the last ship built for the Holm Shipping Company. The last conventional coaster to sail under the New Zealand flag, she served on the NZ coast, around the Pacific Islands and across to the Chatham Islands until her withdrawal in September 1990. For full details on this ship, see the "mv Holmdale" page on the main website.

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]]> Sat Oct 30 2004 mv Tuhoe arriving at Kaiapoi 4 September 2004 http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c321984.html This collection shows the TUHOE crossing the Waimakariri River Bar and entering the River on her return from Lyttelton on Saturday 4 September 2004. All photos taken by S. Reed. Monday 25 October 2004: This collection shows the TUHOE crossing the Waimakariri River Bar and entering the River on her return from Lyttelton on Saturday 4 September 2004. All photos taken by S. Reed.

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]]> Mon Oct 25 2004 mv Tuhoe http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c315015.html Built in 1919, the TUHOE is one of the last remaining wooden coasters in New Zealand. In 1964 she was laid up in Kaiapoi and was restored to her former glory in the early 1980's. For full details on this truly unique ship, see the "Kaiapoi Ships" page on the main website. Sunday 17 October 2004: Built in 1919, the TUHOE is one of the last remaining wooden coasters in New Zealand. In 1964 she was laid up in Kaiapoi and was restored to her former glory in the early 1980's. For full details on this truly unique ship, see the "Kaiapoi Ships" page on the main website.

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]]> Sun Oct 17 2004 Dutch Coasters http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c314207.html Dutch Coasters Saturday 16 October 2004: Dutch Coasters

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]]> Sat Oct 16 2004 Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co. Ltd. http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c314205.html Based in Nelson, the Anchor Company served the people of Nelson and the West Coast for well over a century. Absorbed into the Union Steam Ship Company in 1972, they operated the last conventional cargo service on the New Zealand coast, that between Nelson and Onehunga until it was containerised in 1982. Saturday 16 October 2004: Based in Nelson, the Anchor Company served the people of Nelson and the West Coast for well over a century. Absorbed into the Union Steam Ship Company in 1972, they operated the last conventional cargo service on the New Zealand coast, that between Nelson and Onehunga until it was containerised in 1982.

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]]> Sat Oct 16 2004 Northern S.S. Co. http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c314197.html Formed in 1881, the Northern Steam Ship Company in its early years served the people and settlements of northern New Zealand and it was not until after World War 2 that its ships were seen in South Island ports. The Company ceased shipping operations at the end of 1974. For full details of the Company and its ships, see the "Northern SS Co" page on the main website. Saturday 16 October 2004: Formed in 1881, the Northern Steam Ship Company in its early years served the people and settlements of northern New Zealand and it was not until after World War 2 that its ships were seen in South Island ports. The Company ceased shipping operations at the end of 1974. For full details of the Company and its ships, see the "Northern SS Co" page on the main website.

mv TAWANUI. 891grt. 209' 6

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]]> Sat Oct 16 2004 Richardson & Co. http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c313573.html Ships of this Napier-based coastal shipping company Friday 15 October 2004: Ships of this Napier-based coastal shipping company

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]]> Fri Oct 15 2004 mv Manuia http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c313533.html A classic Dutch-built coaster now living in Wellington, New Zealand Friday 15 October 2004: A classic Dutch-built coaster now living in Wellington, New Zealand

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]]> Fri Oct 15 2004 Holm Shipping Co. http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c310206.html Holm Shipping Co. Monday 11 October 2004: Holm Shipping Co.

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]]> Mon Oct 11 2004 Canterbury Steam Shipping Co http://nzcoastalshipping.fotopic.net/c310063.html Canterbury Steam Shipping Co Sunday 10 October 2004: Canterbury Steam Shipping Co

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