1930’s Mystery Launch and Location
When this photo appeared on fb, no one was able to ID the vessel or confirm the location. Location suggestions were Judges Bay Parnell and Takapuna Beach.
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Harold Kidd Input – It’s certainly a puzzle Although the hull is very similar to Seagars’ REHUTAI (but I think a tad smaller) she still retained her funnel after she was dieselised and her wheelhouse was taller. Also, why would the Seagars pull her out at Judges Bay when they had a secure spot in the Devonport Yacht Club’s yard just along the road from their nice house in Jubilee Avenue?
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I think that if she had a Kelvin engine or any one of the English heavy duty jobs the she would have swung a RH prop so why the red box theory Ken R.
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Not saying it is the same boat as there are obvious cosmetic differences. But there are also some notable similarities with MV Arahina – which was built in Auckland around 1925. Was a pilot boat in Wellington. For reference there are some photos here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/83003880/wellington-fire-crews-tackle-blaze-on-board-a-vessel-at-queens-wharf
Could be a sister vessel.
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It’s certainly a puzzle Although the hull is very similar to Seagars’ REHUTAI (but I think a tad smaller) she still retained her funnel after she was dieselised and her wheelhouse was taller. Also, why would the Seagars pull her out at Judges Bay when they had a secure spot in the Devonport Yacht Club’s yard just along the road from their nice house in Jubilee Avenue?
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I know an owner of SAFARI in the earlier 2000+s will try & get info, from him. — KEN R
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She almost certainly has an engine that has a reduction gear, as she has a right handed propeller & I agree with Nath on Judges Bay. – KEN R
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Definitely not Takapuna beach – hills are wrong.
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Yes, Judges bay, there were also boat sheds in the corner of the bay where the road goes to Parnell Baths.
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Stab in the dark- Rehutai at Judge’s Bay?
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