On June 12th, 1881, the steamer Hawed was wrecked just east of the present Newton King Wharf in New Plymouth harbour. For many years the wreck had been plainly visible beneath the surface of the water. Blasting operations have been commenced, and the wreck will soon be- demolished and removed. The first charge was fired last week, and since then about half the wreck has been destroyed. The boiler, however, is still visible at low spring tide. The vessel's plates. although rusted, are in a remarkable state of preservation. Tt is intended to dredge to • depth of 27ft at the spot where the vessel now lies and it is hoped to complete blasting operations in about a month. About two tons of pig iron have been recovered' from the wreck, this having been used as ballast in the ■hip.
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Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19814, 30 December 1929, Page 14
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