Paddle Steamers PS Rawhiti II
Wednesday 7 February 2024 |
Camera Obscura,
On the river: Paddle Steamers PS Rawhiti II, thought to have been taken while on her maiden voyage ceria March 1926. The cars on the foredeck are certainly of that vintage. The cars belonged to local dignitaries who were taken down river to Mercer and then drove back to Hamilton.
Contributed by Rowan Miller, Whakaputu/Archivist & Special Collections Leader, Hamilton City Libraries. Explore more of our heritage collection online via https://heritage.hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/objects/25309/maiden-voyage-ps-rawhiti-ii . For further information or to contribute information about the items highlighted, please contact heritage@hcc.govt.nz