Ngahere Steamship, Ahuriri

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A photograph of a steamship in Ahuriri, thought to have been taken from another vessel. There is an inscription on the back of the photograph. It notes that the vessel is probably the Ahuriri or Ngahere. Researcher Mori Flapan has confirmed that it is the Ngahere. The premises of the North British and Hawke's Bay Freezing Works Company are thought to be visible behind the vessel.

Photographer, unknown.
Date, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph printed on card.
Measurements
Height x Width: 90 x 146mm
Signature/Inscription
Old N.B + HB Freezing Co Ltd other side of ship probably Ahuriri, Ngahore (sic)., Inscription, Handwritten
Yes! Those were the days this picture with its flood tide of placed waters, brings back to us such happy recollections.
Were it not for the size of the jolly boat we might glimpse old Malcolm Nicholson stemming the current., Inscription, Handwritten
Other number(s)
7780, 80916

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