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Wairere II
Wairere II
Vessel Name:Wairere II
Builder:Le Huquet
Designer:Le Huquet
Place built:Auckland
Year built:1907
LOA:35
LWL:26,6
Beam:8,3
Rig:Gaff cutter
Owners:E Bucholz (Wellington, 1909-ca 1942); Thomas Le Huquet (Auckland, 1907-1909)

Notes:Draft 5,10. First engine (Ferro) engine installed 1910. Fitted with 6hp two stroke auxiliary in 1913. Arrived Wellington 1909. Painted black for a period from 1916.
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Photo source:Evening Post, 23 Jan 1934