The steamer Opawa at Eckford's wharf, Blenheim

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Title

The steamer Opawa at Eckford's wharf, Blenheim

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

The steamship `Opawa' at Eckfords Wharf, Blenheim. Owned by Captain Thomas Eckford and used in the river trade between Wellington and Blenheim on the Wairau and Opawa rivers by the Eckford Shipping Company. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith. The 'Opawa' steamer was built by T.S Dixon & Company, Wellington, in 1897 for Captain Thomas Eckford. She was 110 gross tons, 90 x 16 x 7.9 feet, draught was 16 feet and could take 12 gentlemen and 12 ladies. Maiden voyage Wellington to Blenheim ...

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Date created

1906 - 1927

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23131699

Locations

Blenheim

Related subjects

Eckford, Thomas (Capt), 1849-1917 / Opawa (Ship: 1897- ) / Ships / Wharves / New Zealand / Marlborough Region / Blenheim

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