201. SIERRA rounds the top mark of the 2009 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race and begins the long slog for home as TUHUA closes in. SIERRA (1917) was built as a harbour ferry and general workboat. ... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5141
202. SIERRA and RONAKI in close-quarters racing at the top mark of the 2010 tug race course. RONAKI was built for Auckland Harbour Board (AHB) as MANUKAU sometime between 1911-1916 by Charles Bailey Jnr.... Date: 1 February 2010 Image ID 6071
203. SIERRA and RONAKI in close-quarters racing at the top mark of the 2010 tug race course. RONAKI was built for Auckland Harbour Board (AHB) as MANUKAU sometime between 1911-1916 by Charles Bailey Jnr.... Date: 1 February 2010 Image ID 6072
204. SILVER SPRAY was supposedly built by Joe Slattery at Judges Bay, Auckland, NZ. The date of build is not definite but a date of around 1924 is close. She is seen here on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4431
205. SILVER SPRAY seen her at speed on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour was supposedly built around 1924 by Joe Slattery at Judges Bay, Auckland. Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4432
206. STERLING a first-time entrant in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Tug and Towboat race, makes her way to the start line. Sadly she was not to finish the race in such fine condition sustaining... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5096
207. STERLING makes her way to the Viaduct Harbour after finishing the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Tug and Towboat race under Coastguard escort. She was the only casualty of the day suffering bow damage... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5142
208. STERLING, a first time entrant in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Tug and Towboat, race rounds the first mark with HAMAL bearing down to starboard. Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5143
209. STERLING a first-time entrant in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Tug and Towboat race, makes her way to Viaduct Harbour under Coastguard escort. Sadly she sustained considerable bow damage after... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5144
210. 2016 AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA TUG AND TOWBOAT RACE. Her eighth appearance in the race, STERLING leads Thomson Towboats' MAHIA, the vintage steam tug WILLIAM C. DALDY (1935/348grt/IMO 5390345)... Date: 1 February 2016 Image ID 10326
211. 2016 AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA TUG AND TOWBOAT RACE. STERLING, built in 1925, on her eighth appearance in the race, seen at speed crossing the finish line. Date: 1 February 2016 Image ID 10333
212. 2016 AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA TUG AND TOWBOAT RACE. STRATHALLAN (nearest camera), RONAKI (blue), STERLING (mostly obscured), WAKA KUME (2000/338grt/IMO 9212084) and WILLIAM C. DALDY... Date: 1 February 2016 Image ID 10346
213. STERLING - an Ernie Lane creation, built in Picton in 1925 seen here charging down-harbour during the 2025 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug and towboat race. Date: 27 January 2025 Image ID 14175
214. STRATHALLAN, built by Doug Robb in 1956, motored north from the South Island port of Timaru especially for this event. She is seen here leading the operational tugs DALDY and WAKA KUME to the start... Date: 28 January 2013 Image ID 8589
215. STRATHALLAN - a first time entrant in the 2013 Auckland Anniversary Regatta tug and towboat race, all the way north from the South Island port of Timaru where she was built in 1956 by Doug Robb. In... Date: 28 January 2013 Image ID 8634
216. STRATHALLAN, a first time entrant in the tug race, she was motored north from Timaru for the 2013 Auckland Anniversary Regatta tug and towboat race. She was built by Doug Robb in 1956. Date: 28 January 2013 Image ID 8635
217. STRATHALLAN - a first time entrant in the 2013 Auckland Anniversary Regatta tug race, she was built in 1956 in Timaru by Doug Robb. She passes close to a channel marker as MAHIA puts the pressure on... Date: 28 November 2012 Image ID 8636
218. TASMAN built in by 1927 Colin Wild approaches Westhaven Marina, Auckland. Date: 13 March 2014 Image ID 9489
219. TAWERA (A18) - a Bermudan cutter was launched in 1935. Designed by Arch Logan and built by Colin Wild of Stanley Bay, Auckland, she is seen here in March 2006 passing Devonport, Auckland. Date: March 2006 Image ID 8743
220. TE HAURAKI built in 1920 at the old Auckland Harbour Board workshops, her career with the AHB spanned some 50+ years until she was retired in the 1970's.
During her time on Auckland's Waitemata... Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4433
221. TE HAURAKI built in 1920 at the old Auckland Harbour Board workshops, her career with the AHB spanned some 50+ years until she was retired in the 1970's.
During her time on Auckland's Waitemata... Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4434
222. TE HAURAKI built in 1920 at the old Auckland Harbour Board workshops, her career with the AHB spanned some 50+ years until she was retired in the 1970's.
During her time on Auckland's Waitemata... Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4435
223. TE HAURAKI built in 1920 at the old Auckland Harbour Board workshops, her career with the AHB spanned some 50+ years until she was retired in the 1970's.
During her time on Auckland's Waitemata... Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4436
224. TE HAURAKI built in 1920 at the old Auckland Harbour Board workshops, her career with the AHB spanned some 50+ years until she was retired in the 1970's.
During her time on Auckland's Waitemata... Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4437
225. TE HAURAKI dwarfed by the Ports of Auckland tug WAIPAPA (2000/338grt/IMO 9212072) proceeds back to port after the 2009 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race. TE HAURAKI was built in 1920 at the... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5145
226. TE HAURAKI passes the 1976-built HAMAL as she makes her way back to port following the 2013 tug race. Built in 1920 at the old Auckland Harbour Board workshops, TE HAURAKI's career with the AHB... Date: 28 January 2013 Image ID 8637
227. TE HAURAKI passes the Ports of Auckland tug DALDY, Thomson Towboats MANUKAU (red/black at left), GLADIATOR (blue/white) and CHRISTINE MARY (rear) as she heads to port following the race completion. Date: 28 January 2013 Image ID 8638
228. THELMA (A10) - Built in 1897, and rare in that she was built outside New Zealand but designed by Arch Logan, the gaff-rigged Thelma was for many years seen racing in Mediterranean waters before she... Date: 4 September 2010 Image ID 6536
229. THELMA - Built in 1897, and rare in that she was built outside New Zealand but designed by Arch Logan, the gaff-rigged Thelma was for many years seen racing in Mediterranean waters before she was... Date: 29 March 2013 Image ID 8796
230. THELMA (A10) - Built in 1897, and rare in that she was built outside New Zealand but designed by Arch Logan, the gaff-rigged Thelma was for many years seen racing in Mediterranean waters before she... Date: 27 January 2020 Image ID 11952
231. THELMA (A10) - Built in 1897 by Arch Logan, the gaff-rigged Thelma was for many years seen racing in Mediterranean waters before she was restored and shipped home to New Zealand in 2002 by new owners.... Date: 19 September 2020 Image ID 12281
232. THELMA (A10) built in 1897, and rare in that she was built outside New Zealand but designed by Arch Logan, the gaff-rigged Thelma is seen here catching a good breeze on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14527
233. THETIS was built in 1955 at Lanes Motorboat boatyard on the Tamaki River.
Powered by twin Greymarine 6 cylinder diesels she is capable of cruising at 8kts. Date: 2 April 2026 Image ID 14655
234. TRINIDAD - a 52' classic launch built in 1964 by Salthouse Boatbuilders of Auckland adds to the scene of a busy Waitemata Harbour as the charterboat DREAMWEAVER is seen inbound to the Viaduct and... Date: 6 March 2020 Image ID 12316
235. TRINIDAD - a classic 52' launch built in 1964 by Salthouse Boatbuilders of Auckland. Date: 6 March 2020 Image ID 12325
236. TUHUA (1938): Built for the Whakatane Harbour Board. Has been used as a fishing and charter boat. She underwent a massive refit some years ago changing her appearance somewhat. Date: 1 February 2010 Image ID 6074
237. TUHUA and SIERRA in close-quarters racing near the top mark of the 2010 tug race course. SIERRA (1917) was built as a harbour ferry and general workboat. She was also part of the Subritzky fleet in... Date: 1 February 2010 Image ID 6075
238. TUHUA (1938): Built for the Whakatane Harbour Board. Has been used as a fishing and charter boat. She underwent a massive refit some years ago changing her appearance somewhat. Date: 1 February 2010 Image ID 6076
239. TUHUA (1938): Built for the Whakatane Harbour Board. Has been used as a fishing and charter boat. She underwent a massive refit some years ago changing her appearance somewhat. Date: 1 February 2010 Image ID 6077
240. TUHUA PORT WHAKATANE (1938) was built for the Whakatane Harbour Board. Having raced in previous years in the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race as TUHUA, her owner is I am told, at the time of... Date: 29 January 2018 Image ID 11173
241. TUNA - another first time entrant in the 2013 Auckland Anniversary Regatta tug race, was built in 1938 by Charles Bailey jnr of Auckland for the Tokomaru Harbour Board but later acquired by the... Date: 28 January 2013 Image ID 8601
242. VALDA M was built in 1948 in Leigh, north of Auckland. She underwent a massive refit by her owner (as at the date of this photograph) and was based in Picton at the north of the South Island. She... Date: 28 January 2008 Image ID 4441
243. VANESSA - Looking very much like a workboat, VANESSA passes the Tamaki Yacht Club on Auckland's Anniversary Regatta Day on Monday this week.
According to the website... Date: 29 January 2024 Image ID 13356
244. VANESSA - Looking very much like a workboat, VANESSA passes the Tamaki Yacht Club on Auckland's Anniversary Regatta Day on Monday this week.
According to the website... Date: 29 January 2024 Image ID 13363
245. WAIARI - built in 1962 by Owen Wooley, she is seen here taking part in the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14532
246. WAIKARO - built in 1978 by Roy Parris, she's seen here heading fo the finish line of the 2025 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug and towboat race Date: 27 January 2025 Image ID 14176
247. An unknown wooden launch in a field at Waitakaruru, south of Auckland. Date: 2008 Image ID 14702
248. An unknown wooden launch in a field at Waitakaruru, south of Auckland. Date: 2008 Image ID 14703
249. WAITANGI (A6) a splendid example of the skills of Logan Brothers of Auckland. Designed by Robert Logan and built in 1894, the 22.56m gaff-cutter is seen here taking part in the 169th Auckland... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5156
250. WAITANGI (A6) a 22.56m gaff-cutter built in 1894 by Logan Brothers of Auckland, New Zealand, in a stiff breeze on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. At right is the former Americas Cup yacht NZL-40 now... Date: 14 February 2009 Image ID 5185
251. WAITANGI (A6) a 22.56m gaff-cutter built in 1894 by Logan Brothers of Auckland, New Zealand, in a stiff breeze on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Date: 14 February 2009 Image ID 5186
