NAPIER BREAKWATER.
[-__SSS ASSOOIATIOW TBUBSaAIC] NAPIER, October 25. The breakwater is now in 80ft of water. The low extd of the wharf *■ h. 25ft, gradually shallowing towards the shore. At a meeting of the Harbor Board to?day» "the engineer reported that after he had removed a small clump of rocks there would be QOOft of berthage for steamers drawing 18ft of water. Until moorings axe laid down, however, sailing vessels will not be accommodated there. 'Ihe Board decided to ask the Government to declare the breakwater a landing place, and also to write to the Union Shipping Company, notifying them that within a short time their steamers drawing 18ft can go up to the breakwater wharf. *P very rough weather they wiU still have to lie in the bay, as the curve, of the breakwater has not yet been commenced.
Fes'lta_9C« cement, RngUebpr colonial, toy -ft M » Heari-ey,*_a_e-*ree*. T»
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18891026.2.47
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7451, 26 October 1889, Page 5
Word Count
149NAPIER BREAKWATER. Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7451, 26 October 1889, Page 5
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.