1. An unknown wooden launch in a field at Waitakaruru, south of Auckland. Date: 2008 Image ID 14703
2. An unknown wooden launch in a field at Waitakaruru, south of Auckland. Date: 2008 Image ID 14702
3. 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
4. MOERANGI II heads home after a day out in the gulf.
Any details welcomed. Date: 20 February 2026 Image ID 14593
5. Utterly stunning!! 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 2026... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14555
6. KUMI (ex-ELIZA) - built in 1905 by Bailey & Lowe. She was purchased by the Whangarei Harbour Board and worked as a pilot boat until the 1950's and later as a cray boat until the 1970's. Seen here... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14553
7. KUMI (ex-ELIZA) - built in 1905 by Bailey & Lowe. She was purchased by the Whangarei Harbour Board and worked as a pilot boat until the 1950's and later as a cray boat until the 1970's. Seen here... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14552
8. NGAIO - designed by Arch Logan and built in 1921, the 11m NGAIO passes the steam tug WILLIAM C. DALDY just after the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race. In the background is the yacht... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14550
9. NGAIO - designed by Arch Logan and built in 1921, the 11m NGAIO heads comes alongside the steam tug WILLIAM C. DALDY just after to the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14549
10. MEOLA - a workboat built for the Ministry of Works in Port Chalmers in 1961 by Miller & Tunnage. She also spent a time commissioned by the Royal New Zealand Navy. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14548
11. LUCINDA - built in 1930 by LC Coulthard in Auckland, and years later falling into a state of disrepair, she was bought by a new owner and relaunched in 2016 after two and a half year restoration. She... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14547
12. PACIFIC - a wooden launch built in 1917 by Joe Slattery, seen during the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta parade of classic vessels. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14544
13. PASTIME - built in 1886 by Malcolm Miller, and remaining in the Miller family until the early 1960's. She is seen here during the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Further info here:... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14543
14. 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 14540
15. 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 14539
16. 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 2026 Auckland... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14535
17. AMAKURA II - designed and built in 1936 by Colin Wild. She is seen here participating in the parade of classic yachts and motor launches, part of the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Moments... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14534
18. Utterly stunning!! 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 2026... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14533
19. 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
20. 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
21. PASTIME - built in 1886 by Malcolm Miller, and remaining in the Miller family until the early 1960's. She is seen here during the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Further info here:... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14526
22. PACIFIC - a wooden launch built in 1917 by Joe Slattery at speed during the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14524
23. NGAIO - designed by Arch Logan and built in 1921, the 11m NGAIO comes alongside the steam tug WILLIAM C. DALDY just after to the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14523
24. MY GIRL - was built by Dick Lang in late 1925. Seen here during the parade of classic vessels during the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14522
25. MEOLA - a workboat built for the Ministry of Works in Port Chalmers in 1961 by Miller & Tunnage. She also spent a time commissioned by the Royal New Zealand Navy. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14521
26. ETHEL (D31) - built by the Logan Brothers in 1896. Launched as a cutter but during her years she has been a converted to a yawl, used as a refrigerated fish carrier, a fishing boat with an engine and... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14517
27. Auckland 2026 Anniversary Day Regatta Parade of Historic Vessels - Ariki (A3), built in 1905 tries taking avasive action as the classic launch AMAKURA II cuts across her path. Sadly, the 90 year-old... Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14498
28. HOEGH SUNLIGHT (2024/IMO 9962706/84135gt/25200dwt) departing Auckland after her maiden call bound for Hitachinaka, Japan.
Carrying up to 9100 cars and owned by Bank of Communications, China, she is... Date: 6 February 2026 Image ID 14486
29. ARIKI (A3) built in 1905, a gaff cutter built by the renowned Logan brothers of Auckland participating in the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta parade of classic vessels. Date: 26 January 2026 Image ID 14475
30. LADY MAY - a Salthouse 37 inbound to Auckland. Date: 28 January 2026 Image ID 14466
31. LADY MAY - a Salthouse 37 inbound to Auckland. Date: 28 January 2026 Image ID 14465
32. LAPWING - built in 1915 to a design of Bailey and Lowe. She spent time on Lake Rotorua and Lake Taupo while in the ownership of Donald Hunt. She also sailed on Lake Taupo for a time under the name... Date: 11 January 2026 Image ID 14424
33. ROA - built in the late 1920's/early 1930's by Sam Ford, was once a mussel dredge for the Coromandel Mussel Dredging Company. Seen here passing inbound close in to Devonport Wharf, Auckland. She... Date: 10 January 2026 Image ID 14412
34. ROA - built in the late 1920's/early 1930's by Sam Ford, was once a mussel dredge for the Coromandel Mussel Dredging Company. Seen here passing inbound close in to Devonport Wharf, Auckland. She... Date: 10 January 2026 Image ID 14411
35. KAIPARA (Total Marine Services) at speed on the homeward run duringthe 2009 Auckland Anniversay Day Regatta tug race. In the background, the 1940-built Dick Lang wooden launch LADY... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 14379
36. LADY MARGARET - built in 1928 by Colin Wild, leaves Westhaven Marina, Auckland. Date: 28 December 2015 Image ID 14378
37. PACIFIC - a wooden launch built in 1917 by Joe Slattery. Date: 24 October 2025 Image ID 14247
38. SHAMROCK (1915) - Seen here charging toward the finish line of the 2009 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race. Built in 1915 for Arch McCarthy for the Waitakaruru to Thames run. When the Kopu... Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 14216
39. JEUNESSE (ex-RAMBLER) was launched in 1919 in St. Mary's Bay, Auckland. It's not clear who built her but it was probably Dick Lang. Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 14212
40. GLYN BIRD (1909) - built by Ernie Lang. She was used for years towing barges of shingle from the Firth of Thames quarry but also as a rubbish disposal vessel for the Port of Auckland. Date: 7 February 2007 Image ID 14211
41. FERRO (1905) seen here during the 2018 Auckland Anniversay Day Regatta Tug Race, the former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was completely refurbished and re-launched on the 100th anniversary of... Date: 22 January 2018 Image ID 14210
42. FERRO (1905) seen during her first trip since being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14209
43. FERRO (1905) seen during her first trip since being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14208
44. FERRO (1905) seen during her first trip since being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. The Ports... Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14207
45. FERRO (1905) seen during her first trip since being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14206
46. FERRO (1905) seen during her first trip since being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14205
47. FERRO (1905) seen during her launching after being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14204
48. FERRO (1905) seen during her launching after being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14203
49. FERRO (1905) seen prior to her launching after being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14202
50. FERRO (1905) seen prior to her launching after being completely refurbished. The former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch was re-launched on the 100th anniversary of her original launching. Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14201
51. ALBERTA (1913) minus her wheelhouse, motors into Milford Marina on a sunny evening. She was built in Judges Bay, Auckland by H. N. Burgess.
Date: 29 November 2005 Image ID 14200
