Remains of the 9-Mile punt, Westport Harbour.

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DescriptionMoe Bowes.." It was washed away in 1926 and pulled into the harbour basin. It lay beached there for many yrs before commercial fisherman Alf Thompson used it as a jetty and also a sort of slipway for his boats. Later the Buller Aquatic club took over the site for its club house and the punt was broken up. "Map^[1]Contributor Moe Bowes

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Location (city or town)WestportLandmark (Place) 9-Mile puntEventRemains of the 9-Mile punt, Westport Harbour.

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Date Created5th January 2020CommentsLyall Adamson What year was that?

Lyn Moe It was washed away in 1926 and pulled into the harbour basin. It lay beached there for many yrs before commercial fisherman Alf Thompson used it as a jetty and also a sort of slipway for his boats. Later the Buller Aquatic club took over the site for its club house and the punt was broken up.

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Remains of the 9-Mile punt, Westport Harbour.

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