Veteran surveyor of ships Adam Love, of Invercargill, says the condition of TSS Earnslaw is "300% better" today than when he first inspected the Queenstown ship for seaworthiness more than 30 years ago. The category 1 listed heritage vessel and the... : Surveyor gave ship new life

Before: Bent and ageing railing on the foredeck of the Earnslaw was replaced. : Surveyor gave ship new life

After: Railing and rigging were tested and foredeck life rafts recertified. : Surveyor gave ship new life

Before: Earnslaw and Walter Peak operations manager Angus Small stands in the first-class saloon, before it was repaired, reupholstered and repainted. : Surveyor gave ship new life

After: Finishing touches make the first-class saloon elegant once more. : Surveyor gave ship new life

Before: The main saloon was barely recognisable while it was used by Real Journeys staff to overhaul boiler parts. : Surveyor gave ship new life

After: All areas were repainted and revarnished. : Surveyor gave ship new life

Before: The Earnslaw engine room, with the main heads removed and cylinders sent to Gough Bros, Invercargill, for repair. : Surveyor gave ship new life

After: Boilers were digitally scoped and deemed to be in excellent condition. : Surveyor gave ship new life