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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. | 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 [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). | + | 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Maori_%28P3570%29 HMNZS ''Maori'' (P3570)]. |
In 1963 the navy sold her again, and she became the Auckland-Waiheke ferry ''Iris Moana''. | In 1963 the navy sold her again, and she became the Auckland-Waiheke ferry ''Iris Moana''. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:51, 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