Trawler Aground at Te Araroa

Holed in the side after she struck a reef near East Cape last month, the Auckland trawler Ava limped into Te Araroa and beached for repairs, creating much interest among local inhabitants. She stayed for a day while temporary repairs were carried out, and then left for Auckland under her own power.

The Ava came in with her engines three-parts submerged but still working. A pump was flown in by amphibian plane, and with this the ship was cleared of water so that repairs could be carried out. (Pictures from Bryan Lockett).

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Trawler was listed on beach for repairs

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The Ava on the beach

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On dry land

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Residents watching as flying boat lands in bay. Also present were sister ships of the same trawling fleet.