The last of the Ngahere - ill fated steamer at the mercy of the sea on Grey Bar, May 12,1924.

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DescriptionOn May 12, the Blackball Coal Company's Ngahere (1090 tons) was swept onto North Tip by a tempestuous swell and soon became a total wreck. No lives were lost. The Ngahere can be seen lying on its side.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19240710-42-04PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; Lucy, T. M.Date of Photo1924-07-10Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)GreymouthOrganisation (eg business)NgahereEventThe last of the Ngahere - ill fated steamer at the mercy of the sea on Grey Bar,1924.

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The last of the Ngahere - ill fated steamer at the mercy of the sea on Grey Bar, May 12,1924.

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