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The LoftsmanDec 13, 20201 min readMV Kamona Ship No 377She was another tough little ship for the New Zealand market to be owned by the USSC of NZ. MV Kamona she would be registered in...
The LoftsmanDec 10, 20201 min readMV Kaimai Ship No 448Launched in June 1956, MV Kaimai was another ship ordered from the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, she was a fine looking sturdy...
The LoftsmanOct 8, 20202 min readLeith-Built Ships, Vol. II, Leith Shipyards 1918 to 1939I am very pleased to be able to tell you that the book is now being worked on by the publishers and is now available at a special...
The LoftsmanAug 13, 20201 min readLeith Built Ship - SILVIOSILVIO Ship No 358 was the fourth ship in what was a large order for ships to be built in the Leith Shipyards of Henry Robb. The order...
The LoftsmanJun 19, 20201 min readLeith Built Ship – MV KAITOAKAITOA Ship No 443 was another fine ship ordered by the USSCo, Ltd of New Zealand, She was launched May 1956 The twin screw cargo ship...