The Waimea at Greymouth wharf with extra cables out and engines running full speed ahead during a flood.1936.

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DescriptionThe Waimea at the wharf with extra cables out and engines running full speed ahead.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19361021-52-03PhotographerAuckland Weekly NewsDate of Photo1936-10-21Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)GreymouthOrganisation (eg business)The Waimea

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Date Created4th September 2025CommentsPete Lusk
Tom Hay of Lyttelton was a seaman on those coal ships. He reckoned it was noisy when in his bunk because of stones being flicked up in a flood and hitting the hull.

Jimmy Foster
More than once aye Bill, rather you than me

Bill McDermott
Jimmy Foster seen the water over the wharf once

Bill McDermott
Been there....done that, great times. Could hear the logs etc crashing into you.

Trish Rennie
Did what they had to do back then…sink or swim so to speak

Jack Devine
Ok until you get a log or two. Could get interesting very quickly

Christine Banks
Great photo.

Lesley Parker Butland
That must have been a scary time

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The Waimea at Greymouth wharf with extra cables out and engines running full speed ahead during a flood.1936.

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