Date1938Reference NumberPhoto 98-029DescriptionLaunch of the Ratahi at Tauranga c 1938. The Ratahi, built by Edward Garfield (Jerry) Williams (1889-1963), was the first charter boat in Tauranga. It was used for line-fishing trips and as a ferry service between Tauranga and Tūhua (Mayor Island) and Mōtītī Island. The earliest advertisement in the Bay of Plenty Times was December 10, 1938. FormatPrintPhysical Descriptionblack and white print
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