DEVASTATING BREAK-IN AT THE HISTORICAL MARITIME PARK – PAEROA

In the last 24 hrs the social media drums have been beating about two woodys – ARIANA and  NORITA that were broken into at the Historical Maritime Park in Paeroa.

Both vessels were stripped of brass fittings and other important items, including portholes, steering wheels, railings, controls and dials. These boats are more than 100 years old. Their fittings are part of their history and are more than likely irreplaceable.

The park crew are appealing for the safe return of the stolen items and for any information that may help. If you have been offered fittings matching this description, or know anything about this crime, please contact the police or the Historical Maritime Park.

Back in April 2022 we took a Waitrmatawoodys flotilla up the Wairoa River for a visit to the Museum, we overnight berthed dockside and we hosted to a great BBQ. During the weekend several of the woodys crew went aboard the classic wooden 34’ launch ARIANA under the command of skipper and tour guide – Peter Vandersloot, and travelled from the Museums dock to the town dock in the centre of Paeroa township.  The journey takes approx an hour.

Reac / view the trip at this link  https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/04/20/ariana-at-the-paeroa-maritime-museum-park/