MYSTERY LAUNCH 01-03-2018
The above photo shows Radio Hauraki’s original floating base (pirate ship) Tiri with an amphibian airplane alongside. Most likely dropping off / picking up crew.
The question for us woodys is – what is the launch in the photo – should not be too hard to ID, given her distinctive design / style.
The photo comes to us via the ‘NZ Cars Boats >>>> Utes Pre ’75’ FB page. Apologises for the slight grainy look.
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i have recently bought a Max Carter 45-47 ft that looks very much like the one in the photo
called Taurangi , im having trouble with finding out her past if anyone can help
(photo below added by AH)
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the original banshee appeared in sea spray magazine march 1963. ron dawson.
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that particular launch alonside the radio hauraki vessel tiri is NOT alan williams original banshee. the original banshee was launched about 1960/61 and was renamed marahi. it also had a flying bridge constructed on top of the dodger. ron d.
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I think it is Ranui
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According to the post six months ago:
KEN RICKETTS on September 6, 2016 at 8:47 am said:
That is the BANSHEE built by Alan Williams for himself in 1966 — refer previous woodys post — KEN R
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From the same stable as Banshee?
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I feel that this was discussed recently and somebody said it was the builder’s own, and that was either Williams or Smith
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It’s got an Oliver & gilpin flavour.
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Looks like the launch currently up the slip at Panmure Bridge.
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Afraid I can’t agree with Murray, she is not really the slightest bit like Sou East, which I know so well & she is almost certainly Alan Williams in my view, but unfortunately am struggling with name recall — with combination of the passage of time & senior moments. — KEN R
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Looks like one of the Tutukaka boats , Sou-east? Bit big for a Williams Banshee
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