Rawene
Vessel Name
Rawene
Builder
R. G. Millman
Place built
Roseneath, Wellington
Year built
1909
Year lost
23 January 1948
LOA
22
Beam
7
Rig
Gaff yawl
Owners
Brian Barnett (Wellington, ??-1948); Hedges (Wellington, 1939-??):Charles Lindsay (Wellington, 1936/7-38-??); Rawene syndicate (Wellington, 19??-1931-1936/7); Nigel Blair (Wellington, 1916-1928); Kiernan (Wellington, ??-1911-1916); Smith and Nathan (Wellington, 1909-??); R. G. Millman (1909)
Notes
Converted to cutter rig 1913. Abandoned and left to founder after losing sails and boom during a gale off Terawhiti. Crew of three safely recovered by the Matangi.
Nigel Blair hared ownership at various times with his father David K Blair, and Bob Murie.
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Nigel Blair hared ownership at various times with his father David K Blair, and Bob Murie.
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Photo source
Terry Ward