





NOR-EAST A Peek Down Below
Back in February we did a story on the 38’, 1959 Fred Wilkins designed, Allen Williams built launch – Nor-East. That story was a great comparison of her as launched and with the help of a Feb 2019 photo of the craft moored in the Tamaki River we were able to see the ‘additions’ (I’m being polite) check out that story here, lots of great photos https://waitematawoodys.com/2024/02/18/nor-east-before-and-now/
Current forward propulsion is via twin Ford 80hp Diesel engine that get her along at 8 > 10 knots. There were two almost sister ships – Sou East and Nor West
Now thanks to Ian McDonald and a recent tme listing we get to have a gander down belo
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It reminds me of that expression, ” The older it gets the better it was.” Perhaps a new owner will restore the original appearance and some style.
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