Three Tugs Will Move Wanganeßla
WELLINGTON, Sat. (P. A.)—After being kept afloat by compressed air for what is believed to be a world record time —since the end of May—the liner Wanganella is expected to move from Clyde Quay wharf to the floating dock on Monday morning. The plans which have been made are subject to the weather being suitable, but unless there is a particularly high wind the Wanganella will be moved across the harbour by three tugs. The ship’s engines will not be used, as the vibration from them might affect the sealing of the forepart of the ship and the buoyancy gained from the compressed air. The ship will move stern first until near the dock, when she will be turned to enter bow first. The chief engineer, Mr J. Wylie, sale yesterday that, owing to the excellent sealing work done on No. 3 hold, those on board had had a minimum of worry. A few leaks had occurred, but they were soon, discovered and sealed.
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Northern Advocate, 17 January 1948, Page 4
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