P.S. Wairere |
Name Meaning: Flowing or Rapid Water Type: Paddle Steamer Propulsion: Paddle Wheels Year Built: 1891 Builder: Yarrow & Co. Poplar London Dimensions: Length 80ft, Beam 14ft, Depth 4ft 9in (As built) Length 95ft, Beam 14ft 2in, Depth 5ft 1in (After lengthening 1892) Gross Tons: (As built not known) 64.95 (After lengthening) Registered Tons: (As built not known) 40.92 (After lengthening) Machinery: 2-Steam/Yarrow & Co. 80 IHP Section Of River: Wanganui to Pipiriki Fate: In December 1927 the Wairere was declared unseaworthy, withdrawn from service and used as a barge until August 1940 when she was sunk to prevent erosion to the riverbank. In 1999 contractors were rebuilding the riverbank around this area after slips and dug a piece of the Wairere's stern out of the mud. This is now on display at the Riverboat Centre Museum. |
Below are photos of P.S. Wairere, click them to see the enlarged version. |
P.S. Wairere at Pipiriki early 1892. |
P.S. Wairere awaits its passengers late 1890's. |
P.S. Wairere at Pipiriki landing 1900's. |
P.S. Wairere loaded on the river around 1905. |
P.S. Wairere unloading at Pipiriki wharf 1920's. |
P.S. Wairere arriving in Wanganui in 1920's. |
P.S. Wairere during a picnic cruise in 1920's. |
P.S. Wairere in 1893 painted by J.C. Ferry. |
