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Aratapu

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Geschichte

This schooner, two-masted was built in 1878 by Barbour, James in Aratapu.

Historische Notizen

In 1933 this vessel served as a re-supply vessel carrying liquor from warehouses in Tahiti to the mother ships on Rum Row.

During 1933 this vessel carried 5,000 cases.

In 1935-1936 this vessel was abandoned as a derelict in Tahiti.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1878-1888 she was owned by Union Steam Saw Moulding Sash and Door Co., New Zealand.

In 1888-1902 she was owned by the Kauri Timber Co. Ltd., New Zealand.

In 1902-1917 she was owned by William Cook, Lyttleton New Zealand.

In 1917-1931 she was owned by H.L. Tapley (Tapley Shipping Line), New Zealand.

In 1931-1932 she was owned by C.N.B. Mardon, Auckland New Zealand.

In 1932-1934 she was owned by Chinese interests (registered in Peru).

Umbauten

Rebuilt in 1917 as an auxiliary twin screw brigantine at Nelson New Zealand.

Remotisierung

In 1917 she was powered with two engines

Referenzen

Miles, Fraser (1992)

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