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This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 18 November 1960 "After over five years of spare time this week Dr. W. Williams, seen in the foreground, inspects his 30ft luxury cabin cruiser while workmen tighten the ropes before lifting the craft onto a transporter. The boat left for Taupo at 4 a.m. today and will be launched some time on Saturday. The boat will sleep four passengers, is equipped with hot and cold water, electric lighting, shower, refrigerator and navigation aids. "

Identification

Object type
Image
Identifier
2017-20
Archive
Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection
Date
November 18, 1960
Digitisation ID
2017N_2017-20_015913
Format
B&W negative

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boats,
cabin cruiser,
construction,
crane,
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