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| + | For many years the '''''Iris Moana''''' was a familiar presence in the life of Waiheke Islanders, tracking back and forth as a ferry between Auckland and Waiheke. | ||
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| + | The ''Iris Moana'' was originally a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmile_B_motor_launch Fairmile B motor launch] of the New Zealand Navy. She was constructed in Auckland during the second world war for about £35,000. She was named HMNZ ''ML409'' and served in the Solomon Islands. In 1947 she was sold to a private buyer. In 1953 the navy repurchased her and she was recommissioned as HMNZS ''Maori'' (P3570). | ||
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| + | In 1963 the navy sold her again, and she became the Auckland-Waiheke ferry ''Iris Moana''. | ||
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Powered by 2 sets Gardner Diesels | Powered by 2 sets Gardner Diesels | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/75234/cat/505 Picture of the''Iris Moana'' ferry] - you need to create a (free) account to see this | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Coastal_Forces_of_World_War_II New Zealand Coastal Forces of World War II] | ||
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[[Category:Transport]] | [[Category:Transport]] | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
[[Category:Boats]] | [[Category:Boats]] | ||
Revision as of 04:30, 5 December 2007
For many years the Iris Moana was a familiar presence in the life of Waiheke Islanders, tracking back and forth as a ferry between Auckland and Waiheke.
The Iris Moana was originally a Fairmile B motor launch of the New Zealand Navy. She was constructed in Auckland during the second world war for about £35,000. She was named HMNZ ML409 and served in the Solomon Islands. In 1947 she was sold to a private buyer. In 1953 the navy repurchased her and she was recommissioned as HMNZS Maori (P3570).
In 1963 the navy sold her again, and she became the Auckland-Waiheke ferry Iris Moana.
Wooden Fairmile
Built 1943
Length 107'
Breadth 18'6
Depth 6'8
Gross Tons 147
Powered by 2 sets Gardner Diesels
External links
- Picture of theIris Moana ferry - you need to create a (free) account to see this
- New Zealand Coastal Forces of World War II