TAIOMA 1947-1975

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DescriptionBuilt in 1944 by A Hall, Aberdeen as EMPIRE JANE. This and sister ship purchased by Union Company as replacement for two old wellington harbour tugs NATONE and TERAWHITI. Both tugs travelled to Wellington together arriving in October 1947. Sold to British Petroleum and remained working in Wellington to assist bunker barge operations under Union Company management. Towed to Tauranga in 1978 and placed in a museum. In 2000 refloated and scuttled off Mount Maunganui.
Photo has sister tug TAPUHI and ferry HINEMOA in background. Number of Images5 Last edited by: John Brown

Date posted5th April 2011

Particulars of Ship

BuilderA Hall Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltAberdeen, Scotland Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1944 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage232 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionSingle screw steam Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1944-46 British Ministry of War Transport EMPIRE JANE
1946-75 USSCo
1975-78 BP NZ Ltd
1978 R A Owens, Tauranga. Land based museum
2000 Sunk off Tauranga Harbour. Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesBuilt in 1944 by A Hall, Aberdeen as EMPIRE JANE. This and sister ship purchased by Union Company as replacement for two old wellington harbour tugs NATONE and TERAWHITI. Both tugs travelled to Wellington together arriving in October 1947. Sold to British Petroleum and remained working in Wellington to assist bunker barge operations under Union Company management. Towed to Tauranga in 1978 and placed in a museum. In 2000 refloated and scuttled off Mount Maunganui. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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TAIOMA 1947-1975