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Can any one identify the name of the ship the Tug Lyttelton 1 has under tow, and the approximate year please?
Melville Opie a long time supporter accepts his well deserved Life Membership Award from the Society's President Mike Bruce
A follower recently shared this photograph on our page, prompting a nostalgic response. ![]()
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Please read on for a brief historical overview. ![]()
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This is the oldest known photograph of the engine room, showcasing its original configuration. ![]()
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In the background, oil lanterns are visible, which served as the sole source of lighting on board prior to the installation of an electric generator in the 1920s. ![]()
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The wooden mounts are still present on the bulkheads today. ![]()
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Additionally, the stairs leading down to the engine can be seen, originally running from port to starboard, as opposed to the current fore and aft configuration. ![]()
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This layout alteration occurred following a collision between the tug and the first Wahine in 1922, which nearly caused the tug to capsize. The tug tilted to such an extent that the engineers were unable to escape the engine room and refused to sail again until the stairs were relocated to their current position.![]()
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Thanks again for sharing Barb N Hudson Garlick 📸
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They even come with their own gift box should you wish to pass it onto someone 🎁 ![]()
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