Naval tug of 232 grt stationed in Wellington Harbour. Built in 1944. Bought by the Union Steam Ship Company in 1947, and its name changed from `Empire Jane' to `Taioma'. Sold in 1978; eventually scuttled off Mount Maunganui in 2000.
Taioma (Tugboat)
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Manuscript
Union Company - Ships - T-V
Date: [ca 1947-1963]
From: Wilkinson, James Douglas, 1926-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-7271-33
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Online
Image
Wellington wharves
Date: [between 1962 and 1966]
From: Winder, Duncan, 1919-1970: Architectural photographs
Reference: DW-5028-F
Description: Photograph of the Taranaki Street Wharf with the freighter Kaimanawa berthed and the oil barge Hinupahi and tug Taioma alongside, taken circa 1962 to 1966, by Duncan Winder. Source of descriptive information - Duncan Winder register, Photographic Archive, Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative