An effort to haul the Kaponga off the Greymouth bar was made by the steamers Komata and Kaimai. 1932.

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DescriptionAn effort to haul the Kaponga off the bar was made by the steamers Komata and Kaimai. The Kaponga is seen farthest away from the camera while the stern of the Komata appears in the foreground. In between the two vessels is the tug Westland.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19320608-34-02PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; A. R. Kingsford and L. A. InksterDate of Photo1932-06-08Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)GreymouthOrganisation (eg business) Kaponga KaimaiKomata EventAn effort to haul the Kaponga off the bar was made by the steamers Komata and Kaimai.

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An effort to haul the Kaponga off the Greymouth bar was made by the steamers Komata and Kaimai. 1932.

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