Additional NotesNGAKUTA was the first of four similar ships which were equipped with six cranes replacing derricks. Designed to carry newsprint, pulp and paper from the new port at Tauranga to Australia.
When on passage Funcheng to Maura, took water into No 2 hold after hach covers ripped off in heavy weather and abandoned by crew 23 October 1992 in position 10.32 North 112.06 East
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