Down to the Sea In ....

The Port of Nelson was a particularly busy one last month. As well as the usual coastal and overseas vessels which visited the port, she had H. M. N. Z. S. Kaniere for the opening of the new wharf, and there was a lot of activity at the slips where small boat owners prepared for the summer.

The Kaniere, under the guiding hand of the Harbourmaster, Captain R. Murphy, berths at McGlashen Quay.

The Tainui, owned by Mr Ron Montgomery, gets her summer spruce-up

Harbour board dredge, Tasman Bay, forever hard at work

A launching. The new launch Ratanui, built by Turnow and Wilton for Eric Johnson and Sons, Havelock. The launch in the background towed her to Havelock where she will be used for the Royal Mail run and tourist excursions.

One of the largest tankers to visit Nelson, the Belgulf Progress. A view looking towards the bridge.

A view from the bridge

More seasonal overhauls. Tim Black and Jeff Veysey working On Mr W. Orchard's "Pamir". At right is Mr P. S. Boyes's "Shangri-la II"

Ken Smith, a familiar figure around Nelson with his model launch "Rata", which he transports by bicycle and trailer.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 2 : December 10, 1960

Down to the Sea In ....