Thetis

Thetis

Thetis

Vessel Name   Thetis
Builder   Charles Bailey
Place built   Auckland
Year built   1879
Year lost   1893
Construction   NZ kauri on Pohutukawa frame. Aust. Iron bark keel
LOA   35
LWL   31
Beam   9, 3
Rig   Gaff cutter
Owners   M. Chapman and J. P. Maxwell (Wellington, 18??-1885-1893); Messrs E. C. Batkin and Werry (Wellington 1880-1887-18??)
Notes   Built for Wellington clients Batkin and Werry. Arrived Wellington 1880. Loosed moorings and ran ashore at Kaiwharawhara. Total loss.
Photo source   Little Ships 3rd ed