DescriptionBuilt 1035 by A Stephens, Glasgow. 1044 GRT. Built to replace OPIHI in the South island - New Plymouth trade. She had a cruiser stern and was the first coastal motorship. Remained on the New Zealand coast for 29 years. Sold to Hong Kong interest and wrecked on delivery voyage July 1964 on passage Sydney - Guam. Photo taken in Wellington Harbour c. 1952. Number of Images3Date posted4th April 2011ContributorN Campbell
Particulars of Ship
BuilderA Stephen & SonWhere BuiltLinthouseDate Built1935Tonnage1044 GRTPropulsionSingle screw motorOwners & Previous Names1935-64 USSCoAdditional NotesBuilt to replace OPIHI in the South island - New Plymouth trade. She had a cruiser stern and was the first coastal motorship. Remained on the New Zealand coast for 29 years. Sold to Hong Kong interests and wrecked Jomard Passage, Louisade Archipelago on delivery voyage 11 July 1964 on passage Sydney - Guam.
New Zealand Ship and Marine Society (21st Aug 2019). KARU 1935-1964. In Website New Zealand Ship and Marine Society. Retrieved 17th Aug 2022 10:22, from https://nzshipmarine.com/nodes/view/849