LYTTELTON - IMO 5215519

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Photographer:

Wayne ACourt [ View profile ]

Captured:

Jan 23, 2006

Title:

Lyttelton

Location:

Christchurch, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Photo Category:

Steam Ships (operating And Preserved)

Added:

Aug 2, 2007

Views:

784

Image Resolution:

3,088 x 2,048

Description:

Lyttelton (1907) 292grt. Reg.New Zealand
23-1-06 Steam Tug used for Harbour Excursions on Lyttelton Harbour.
Built in Glasgow,sailed out too New Zealand under her own steam too her owners, the then Lyttelton Harbour Board arriving 11-9-07.
Originally named "Canterbury" she was renamed "Lyttelton" 1911.
Retired from service in 1970there was talk of scrapping her untill she was taken over in 1972 by the "Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society",she commenced her new role as a passenger vessel for Harbour Excursions late in 1973

Current name:

LYTTELTON

Former name(s):

- Canterbury (period Unknown)

IMO:

5215519

Build year:

1907

Builder:

Ferguson Marine - Port Glasgow, U.k.

Vessel Type:

Tug