New Fisheries Vessel Launched

The all-steel fisheries research launch Tirohia, built by Dorman Engineering for Victoria University, was launched at Port Nelson last month. The 43ft vessel will be registered at Wellington, but she will be a frequent visitor to Nelson for the university's research of fishing waters will bring her often into Nelson territory. As research aids, special electronic detecting equipment has been installed and the appointments of the craft will make for easy handling and living.

The Tirohia (with the accent on the "hia"), shortly before she was launched.

Professor J. T. Salmon examines the detecting apparatus.

Mr Tom Dorman at the controls

The detecting unit projects from the hull (it is lowered and raised from the bridge and can be turned in all directions).

The Tirohia takes to the water

Mrs E. B. Slack, wife of Dr Slack (lecturer in applied fisheries at Victoria University), ducks to escape broken glass after she had launched the vessel with the traditional bottle of champagne.

Down in the engine room

Comfortable living accommodation in the bows

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The Nelson Photo News

No 64 : March 5, 1966

New Fisheries Vessel Launched