Steam Tug Taioma

Date1983Reference NumberArt 21-148DescriptionSigned and dated on front. Description in booklet accompanying print "STEAM TUG TAIOMA. Built by Alexander Hall & Company Ltd in Aberdeen, Scotland as the 'Empire Jane' and after coastal towing duties during World War II was bought by the Union Steam Ship Company of NZ in August 1947, and was renamed 'Taioma'. Retired in 1977 and in 1978 after laying idle for a year on June 30th, 1978 was handed over to the former mayor of Tauranga and patron of the District Museum, Mr R A Owen to be donated to the Historic Village as a tribute to merchant seamen who lost their lives during WWII. Officially opened by Sir Keith Holyoake on 23rd June 1979 and dedicated by the Bishop of Aotearoa, the Right Reverend Manu Bennett."FormatPrintPhysical Description286mm x 203mmCreatorLeitch, Peter Graham

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.RestrictionsPartial access restrictions apply. This item is in copyright and permission from the copyright holder to make accessible online has not been granted. Please contact us to view the physical item.CopyrightLeitch, Peter GrahamAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-148

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