arahanga

New Zealand train ferry built at Clydebank in 1972 and scrapped at Alang in 2001.

Arahanga clearing Diefenbach Point enroute from Picton to Wellington via Tory Channel. Viewed from above the port bridge wing about 1992

2/O dave Truscott on vehicle deck at Picton 1994

I took these pics in 1994 as a record. Not much of interest without people.

The R/Os cabin in 1994 unchanged from build in 1972. It was okay but the bulkheads were pretty thin.

Purser Graham Wagstaff prepares to begin his loading duties at Picton. Early 90s

Vehicle deck loading operations at night in Wellington early 90s Dave James is the 2/O

Vehicle deck loading operations at Wellington early 90s

Vehicle deck loading operations at Wellington early 90s, Bill de Lange is the 2/O

Vehicle deck Loading operations at Wellington early 90s

Arahanga tops up with cars

Cramming in as much as we can.

More shots of Arahanga from mid 80s

Mate Richard Davis at right and Purser Graham Wagstaff are in the picture. Probably about 1985 but not sure

Keith Lingard C/O of Arahanga on the Rail Deck about 1985.

NZ Railway's first cargo ferry ARAHANGA on the dry dock in Wellington in about 1974. This picture is taken from ARATIKA which is in her original configuration as a cargo/road truck only ferry. Her ballast tanks can be seen aft.

Arahanga Passing Point Dorset