Whanganui River paddle steamer, built for Alexander Hatrick in 1894 who had recently launched an upriver steamer service to serve the burgeoning tourism industry. Capable of carrying 400 passengers and featured a double-deck. Sold in 1922 and moved to the Waikato River.
Manuwai (Paddle steamer)
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Contact prints from 10x12 negatives of scenes in the Wairarapa, Manawatu-Wanganui and T...
Date: ca 1878-1902
From: Creator of collection unknown :Contact prints from 10x12 negatives of scenes in the Wairarapa, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki regions
By: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920
Reference: PAColl-3722-3
Description: Arrangement: In order by copy negative number - 1/2-11800-F to 1/2-11861-F (some missing) Quantity: 59 b&w original photographic print(s) in one box. Provenance: Contact prints made ca 1970s from plates no longer in existence
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Bates, Arthur P :Photograph of the wreck of the 'Manuwai'
Date: 1985
Reference: PAColl-0607
Description: Photograph of the remains of the paddle steamer Manuwai a few feet in from the bank of the Waikato River opposite Mercer and two kilometres downstream at Lamonts Landing. The photgraph is taken looking from bow to stern. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 216mm x 166mm
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Ngaruawahia Regatta, 1924
Date: 1924
From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand
Reference: Pan-1006-F
Description: Panoramic image of the Ngaruawahia Regatta. View across the Waikato River to crowds on the opposite banks. Scene includes grandstand centre left, "Manuwai" paddle steamer moored, a group of rowing skiffs, other boats on the river to the left, tents visible behind the crowds on the far bank, and small groups of people on the near side of the river. Taken by Robert Percy Moore in 1924. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 3 3 3 [in list formation]; Photographer's title on negative - "Ngaruawahia Regatta. 1924. No. 100" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 124.4 cm
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Paddle steamer Manuwai, Whanganui River
Date: [1910s]
From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district
Reference: 1/4-017102-G
Description: Paddle steamer `Manuwai' on the Whanganui River, photographed by Frank J Denton in the 1910s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
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Floods at Wanganui
Date: ca 26 May 1904
From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)
Reference: 1/1-017492-G
Description: Wanganui, and Whanganui River, during the floods of May 1904. Shows stranded river boats, including the Manuwai (left) and Wairere (centre). On the right is a group of onlookers, with a flooded street in the distance. Photograph taken by Frank J Denton, circa 26 May. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - River boats stranded Protected 26.5.04 Denton Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative
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Postcard. P.S. Manuwai, Wanganui River. C Allden, Wanganui, N.Z. Printed in Saxony [ca ...
Date: 1900 - 1914
From: [Postcard album of cards donated by Mrs Brabin. 1909-1920s].
By: Allden, Charles, active 1900s
Reference: Eph-F-POSTCARD-Vol-1-33-1
Description: Shows a paddle steamer with its two decks crowded with passenger, near the bank of the Wanganui River, with reflections in the calm water, and tree ferns in the bush behind. Other Titles - Paddle steamer Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard in album.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 89 x 139 mm.
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View of the paddle steamer "Manuwai" on the Whanganui River
Date: [Circa 1905]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-001011-G
Description: View of the paddle steamer "Manuwai" on the Whanganui River, circa 1905. Photograph taken by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Wanganui River. [No.] 147 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
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Paddle steamer Manuwai, and passengers, on the Whanganui River
Date: [ca 1 Jan 1907]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-001621-G
Description: Paddle steamer Manuwai, and passengers, on the Whanganui River. Photograph taken by Price Photo Co circa 1 January, 1907. Other Titles - Wanganui River Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Wanganui River 1.1.07 354 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass dry plate negative
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Paddle steamer Manuwai loaded with passengers, berthed on the Whanganui River
Date: 1899-1922
From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)
By: Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963
Reference: 1/1-013117-G
Description: Paddle steamer Manuwai loaded with passengers, berthed on the Whanganui River. Some of the passengers are boarding from the shore, while others are leaving the steamer. Photograph taken by Frank J Denton between 1899-1922. Denton Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).