Waimarie Paddle Steamer Whanganui, New Zealand
Step back in time to 1899 on board the Waimarie Paddle Steamer, Whanganui! The only one of i'ts kind in New Zealand :) visitwhanganui.nz/waimarie-paddle-steamer-and-museum #visitwhanganui
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Waimarie Paddle Steamer - Whanganui, New Zealand - ONZAMAP.co.nz
John and the ONZAMAP film crew visited the wonderful region of Whanganui and had a maritime heritage experience with Waimarie Paddle Steamer.
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slip of the riverboat PS Waimarie:whanganui,new zealand 17.9.16
The PS Waimarie being hauled out the whanganui river by two steam traction engines to have a survey and maintenance.
Waimarie, Wanganui New Zealand
Paddlesteamer on the river
Waimarie steamer Whanganui NZ
Paddle Steamer Waimarie, Whanganui NZ
Paddle steamer coming to mooring
Whanganui New Zealand
Saturday morning late November 2019, sitting in the riverbank enjoying Fig and Honey ice cream bought at the River-trader markets.
Waimarie paddle steamer has just returned from the trip up the Whanganui river.
Wanganui on the Waimarie.
Viv and I had a great day on a paddle steamer.
P.S Waimarie - The last New Zealand Paddlesteamer
Took a journey on the P.S Waimarie, the last paddlesteamer in existence in Wanganui, New Zealand.
Whanganui Paddlesteamer
Waimarie, New Zealand's last surviving coal fired paddle steamer. A trip up the Whanganui River in February 2014.
P.S. Waimarie
Are you an Honorary Stoker, and if not, you should seriously consider becoming one...
How do you become one - when you have a turn at stoking coal on-board New Zealands only coal fired Paddle Steamer, the PS Waimarie - a unique turn of the century paddle steamer that sails the Whanganui River. (You will get a certificate to prove your worth at being a stoker)...
So what is her story? She was built in 1899 in London and transported in kitset form to Wanganui. For almost 50 years she plied the River between Whanganui and Pipiriki, navigating the rapids and carrying cargo, mail, River dwellers and tourists along this major inland highway.
In 1952 she sank at her berth in Whanganui, where she remained buried in the silt and mud of the River until 1993, whenupon she was salvaged by enthusiastic volunteers and moved into the Whanganui Riverboat Centre for restoration.
Around 100 years later, on the 1st of January 2000, the restored Waimarie was recommissioned for her new life on the Whanganui River, as New Zealand's only authentic paddle steamer.
In her first year of operation, the PS Waimarie carried over 25,000 passengers and is now a major attraction in our historic city and you can learn more here: riverboats.co.nz/home.
The Waimarie runs regular cruises so make sure you book your trip soon and join the club of the stokers! Been on the P.S Waimarie - we'd love to hear about it!
(Part 12) The Day Of The Big Lift; PS Waimarie Is Brought Ashore
The hull of New Zealand's last paddle steamer 'Waimarie' is lifted clear of the tide and onto 'the hard' in 1993. This famous Whanganui steamer had not been out of the river in over four decades.
The arrival of the 29 ton hull onto solid ground also marked another turning point in the PS Waimarie story; The salvage was now complete. Soon the team's focus would shift to housing and restoring the vessel and undertaking the necessary fundraising!
Video filmed by Millicent Brasell;
Commentary by David McDermid
'Project Waimarie' was an imaginative maritime heritage project undertaken in Wanganui, New Zealand. The project team set out to restore an old riverboat wharf in 1991 and to salvage NZ's last paddle-steamer, the PS Waimarie, from the muddy riverbank in 1993.
The restored hull of the PS Waimarie was re-launched in mid 1999. The completed vessels first public day of operations was January 1st, 2000.
Millicent Brasell was a big supporter of the project and an enthusiast of the video camera. Millicent followed the project with her camera in the early period of PS Waimarie's rebirth, thoughtfully documenting each stage for posterity.
Out And About In Whanganui
Whanganui is a family-friendly city with plenty of attractions to keep everyone entertained! From the Riverboats, kayaking on the mighty Whanganui River, to exploring our rich heritage - Whanganui is a destination full of surprises and beauty!
(Part 10) PS Waimarie Is Slipped For The First Time In 40 Years
(New Zealand) Having been successfully retrieved from the riverbank and with her heavy boiler and engines now removed, PS Waimarie was ready to be floated down the river and onto a temporary slipway constructed behind the Whanganui Riverboat Centre, her future home.
31 - January - 1993
Video filmed by Millicent Brasell;
Commentary by David McDermid
'Project Waimarie' was an imaginative maritime heritage project undertaken in Wanganui, New Zealand. The project team set out to restore an old riverboat wharf in 1991 and to salvage NZ's last paddle-steamer, the PS Waimarie, from the muddy riverbank in 1993.
The restored hull of the PS Waimarie was re-launched in mid 1999. The vessels first public day of operations was January 1st, 2000.
Millicent Brasell was a big supporter of the project and an enthusiast of the video camera. Millicent followed the project with her camera in the early period of PS Waimarie's rebirth, thoughtfully documenting each stage for posterity.
Newly Restored PS Waimarie On Opening Day
Video by John Burroughs.
Here it is! The first day of the year 2000 has finally arrived.
In Wanganui a coal-fired steamboat was re-commissioned to be New Zealand's only operating paddle steamer
For riverboat enthusiasts, the 1990's was about digging an old paddlesteamer out of the mud, housing it in the Whanganui Riverboat Centre for restoration and lifting its freshly painted hull back onto the river in 1999.
The PS Waimarie had been adopted as the towns 'millennium project' and the race was on to have the vessel ready and sailing by the first day of the year 2000.
This is part of a longer dvd presentation which was on display at the Whanganui Riverboat Centre between the years 2006 and 2012. The dvd was regularly shown to visitors viewing the museum display and to passengers awaiting their boarding call onto the PS Waimarie.
Refloating of the Waimarie 5/11/16 Whanganui
Refloating of the Waimarie Paddle Steamer (of Whanganui fame) using traction engines.
Just another reason to visit the beautiful city of Whanganui, New Zealand.
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The Waimarie being pulled out of the water 17/9/16:
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Waiting for the steam train
May 14 2011 Waimarie Wanganui River
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On The 'Waimarie' In November 2001
Video by John Burroughs.
From the time it was salvaged out of the Whanganui riverbank in 1993, to it's memorable midnight launching on Jan 1st 2000, the PS Waimarie project had been carried along by huge community support and by a dedicated body of riverboat enthusiasts.
By the time this video was recorded in November 2001, the 'project' aspect of the vessel's development was in the past. Indeed it had been a while since the Waimarie had been referred to as 'Wanganui's millennium project' The focus now was on operating a tourist steamer. Although it had been two years after being lifted back into the river, Waimarie was quite presentable with it's shiny white paintwork and clean decks.
This is part two of a longer dvd presentation which was on display at the Whanganui Riverboat Centre between the years 2006 and 2012. The dvd was regularly shown to visitors viewing the museum display and to passengers awaiting their boarding call onto the Waimarie berthed at the nearby wharf.