Maritime Exhibition

One of the most comprehensive collections of maritime exhibits, models, equipment and photographs over assembled in New Zealand was displayed in the Sports Hall last month. The Iron Duke Sea Scouts who organised the exhibition are to be congratulated on the magnificence and the variety of the display.

Capt. C. C. Stevens, Naval Staff, opened the exhibition

Mrs Jarvis Gould accepts a model of the Rakaia from Mr j. Cowper, chief engineer of the Rakaia, on behalf of the Nelson Sea Rangers.

The Sea Rangers with the Rakaia as centrepiece of their exhibit. From left, Lynette Broadley, Beverley Treweek, Kathleen Cook, Winona Hambling, Colleen Broadley, Pam Snape, Cheryl Dymock, and Marian Haines.

An "animated" sea lent reality to this display of model sailing ships

This model of the old Waimea's port engine was made entirely of wood 55 years ago by the late Mr Peter Thomson as an instructional model.

The Navy display

This old figurehead was from the barque Louisa Campbell, wrecked on Farewell Spit in 1847.

The Harbour Board's large model of the Port Nelson helped attract attention to the exhibition.

The Anchor Company, celebrating its centenary this year, featured a large and interesting display.

A photograph of an old coastal vessel revived memories for some.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 25 : November 10, 1962

Maritime Exhibition