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Are you heading to the Vintage Car Club Canterbury SWAP MEET on the 11th-13th October? ![]()
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Come see us at our site if so! ![]()
Lots of merch to purchase and chats to be had.![]()
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See you there 👏🏼
Success at last! 👏🏻 ![]()
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After being unsuccessful in finding a crane large enough to reach us from the cruise ship wharf & no barge with a derrick tall enough and the helicopter service ruled out Upright Scaffolding came to our rescue! ![]()
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On Thursday the funnel cap was fitted to prevent water penetration into our boiler. The cap also prevents some of the local wildlife using the funnel as a nesting site as spring laying comes around again.![]()
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With the scaffolding up it also enables us to paint the funnel - so a successful project all round, thanks to all involved!
Kia ora supporters!![]()
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It’s that time of year when people start looking for options for Christmas parties and alike! 🎄 ![]()
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We have been receiving so many messages asking to book our lovely old girl for up and coming functions which we have sadly had to decline.![]()
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While we are still raising funds for our boiler repairs we are unable to accommodate any groups, or cruise the harbour.![]()
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Of course we would love to be able to give you a date that we will be returning to sailing we sadly cannot at the moment. We still have a long way to go on the $350k needed for our repairs.![]()
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We would love your help!![]()
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⚓️ Do you know a corporate who would love to invest in a 117 year old steam ship - this is such a unique piece of maritime history and opportunity alike. Please reach out if so tuglyttelton@gmail.com![]()
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⚓️ Are you someone who would like to give a one off donation, head to our Givealittle page if so ⤵️![]()
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givealittle.co.nz/org/tuglyttelton![]()
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⚓️ Maybe you are more a merch kind of supporter.. well our Trade Me Store is full to the brim with goods, these also make great Christmas gifts if you are one of the organised shoppers out there! ![]()
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www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/ships-boats/auction-4914743860.htm![]()
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⚓️ And a simple like & share on our Facebook posts is a well received way of showing your support, the further our news gets shared the better. ![]()
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We can’t wait to have you back on board one day soon!
Check out the newly installed scaffolding on our Tug!![]()
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This will enable us to refit the funnel cover and to paint the funnel.![]()
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This scaffolding is necessary as we are unable to get a crane near to us, or to use a barge and derrick.![]()
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We are very grateful to Upright Scaffolding for cutting us a deal on the install. ![]()
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The competency of the crew who installed was incredible. Thanks team!
Spring has begun and the warmer days are coming!![]()
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Be SunSmart these sunny days with your very own Tug Lyttelton cap 🧢 ![]()
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Head to our trademe store to grab yours!![]()
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www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/kitchen/tableware-linen/tea-towels/auction-4897510480.htm
