The kauri scow, Portland, which was recently reported as being sold to an Auckland buyer, is now listed on an auction site where bidding has met the reserve and is over $2500. The hull is rotten with sea worms and water pours from sprung boards at... : For sale but not seaworthy
The kauri scow, Portland, which was recently reported as being sold to an Auckland buyer, is now listed on an auction site where bidding has met the reserve and is over $2500. The hull is rotten with sea worms and water pours from sprung boards at... : For sale but not seaworthy
Water pours from the hull of Portland. : For sale but not seaworthy
Water pours from the hull of Portland. : For sale but not seaworthy
The vessel at rest at low tide on the Owaka River bank. : For sale but not seaworthy
The vessel at rest at low tide on the Owaka River bank. : For sale but not seaworthy
One of its propellers. : For sale but not seaworthy
One of its propellers. : For sale but not seaworthy
This photograph of Portland was taken on Auckland Harbour. Photo by Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries. : For sale but not seaworthy
This photograph of Portland was taken on Auckland Harbour. Photo by Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries. : For sale but not seaworthy
For sale but not seaworthy
The future of a historic scow is uncertain after an inspection revealed rotting planks, destroying an owner's dream of sailing her to Auckland, and...