Turn of the Century Ships lined up at Greymouth Wharf.

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Date of Photo1890'sMap^[1]ContributorMoe Bowes

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Date Created9th September 2019CommentsMyron Caldwell Isn't it amazing how these ships came over the bars on the Coast, to get the seamen to the bars along the waterfront. No doubt lots of effort on the old windlass, as there is never wind at Greymouth, Hokitika or Westport.

Del Godfrey And just look at the sheer size of them! Hard to imagine how bustling the wharf used to be when only scarce remains are there now.

Del Godfrey These are great photos Maye, thanks for posting!

Ian Miller I recall sitting on a "wharf" fishing just downstream from Rolleston St in Hokitika, and apparently that was there because ships needed it to fit them in. Last time I went back there was not even any water there.

Myron Caldwell Isn't it amazing how these ships came over the bars on the Coast, to get the seamen to the bars along the waterfront. No doubt lots of effort on the old windlass, as there is never wind at Greymouth, Hokitika or Westport.

Del Godfrey And just look at the sheer size of them! Hard to imagine how bustling the wharf used to be when only scarce remains are there now.

Ian Miller I recall sitting on a "wharf" fishing just downstream from Rolleston St in Hokitika, and apparently that was there because ships needed it to fit them in. Last time I went back there was not even any water there.

John Rosanowski Tugboats were used in the early times to pull the large craft across the bar into harbour.

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Turn of the Century Ships lined up at Greymouth Wharf.

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