1. Thomson Towboats MANUKAU (left) and MAHIA manoeuvre a RNZN pontoon near the Devonport Naval Base.
Date: 9 July 2020
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2. MAHIA and MANUKAU of Thomson Towboats of Auckland test each others resolve after the conclusion of the Anniversary Day Regatta tug race.
Date: 28 January 2013
Image ID 8626

3. Thomson Towboats' MAHIA, MANUKAU (left) and CHRISTINE MARY prepare to return to port after the race.
Date: 28 January 2013
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4. Total Marines' REVENGE (blue) indulges in a bit of playful competition with Thomson Towboats MANUKAU while MAHIA and CHRISTINE MARY meander in the background off the Hilton Hotel on Princes Wharf.
Date: 28 January 2013
Image ID 8632

5. 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

6. MANUKAU - makes her way to the Chelsea Sugar Refinery berth to assist in the departure of TIMARU STAR. On a fine sunny morning, hazards abound, in this case three paddleboarders transiting through the...
Date: 22 May 2012
Image ID 8010

7. SHIPS MONTHLY UK - MAY 2012
Date: May 2012
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8. MAHIA (1970/34grt) and MANUKAU (1966) of the Thomson Towing fleet parade to the start line followed astern by SIERRA (1917) and OLGA (left).
Date: 30 January 2012
Image ID 7526

9. MANUKAU (1966) and MAHIA (1970/34grt) of the Thomson Towing fleet parade to the start line.
Date: 30 January 2012
Image ID 7527

10. RONAKI built for Auckland Harbour Board (AHB) as MANUKAU sometime between 1911-1916 by Charles Bailey Jnr., leads GLADIATOR to the start line.
Date: 30 January 2012
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11. MANUKAU and vintage preserved steam tug WILLIAM C. DALDY (1935) stand by ready for the start gun.
Date: 30 January 2012
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12. WAIPAPA, DALDY and GLADIATOR (obscured) close on the sterns of MANUKAU and PACIFIC WAY moments after the start gun.
Date: 30 January 2012
Image ID 7543

13. MANUKAU - her crew keep a close eye on the opposition.
Date: 30 January 2012
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14. MANUKAU heads for the first mark off Narrow Neck Beach.
Date: 30 January 2012
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15. MANUKAU makes her turn to round the first mark.
Date: 30 January 2012
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16. MANUKAU chased closely by GLADIATOR close on the marker buoy at the end of the first leg of the race. DALDY can be seen at left with still a good distance to travel.
Date: 30 January 2012
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17. MANUKAU leads GLADIATOR, MAHIA, WAKA KUME and DALDY (obscured) seconds before rounding the first mark.
Date: 30 January 2012
Image ID 7563

18. MANUKAU closely leads GLADIATOR to the first mark as WAKA KUME and DALDY trail astern.
Date: 30 January 2012
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19. GLADIATOR closes out MANUKAU at they reach the first mark of the race. Two of the race's smaller contenders, BONDI BELLE (1898) and SIERRA (1917) begin to mark their mark and close down on their...
Date: 30 January 2012
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20. WAIPAPA, much more manoeuvrable, comes up the on the inside running rounding the mark ahead of MANUKAU and MAHIA.
Date: 30 January 2012
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21. GLADIATOR and MANUKAU round the first mark.
Date: 30 January 2012
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22. GLADIATOR closes on the stern of WILLIAM C. DALDY (1935) followed by MANUKAU, BONDI BELLE (1898, left) and WAKA KUME.
Date: 30 January 2012
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23. MAHIA rounds the second mark and safety boat ahead of MANUKAU (almost out of pic at right) and WAKA KUME (left).
Date: 30 January 2012
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24. MAHIA, WAKA KUME and MANUKAU trail WILLIAM C. DALDY on the final leg.
Date: 30 January 2012
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25. MAHIA, WAKA KUME, MANUKAU, BONDI BELLE (1898) and SIERRA (1917, far distance) trail WILLIAM C. DALDY (1935) on the run to the finish.
Date: 30 January 2012
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26. GLADIATOR leads MANUKAU, BONDI BELLE (1898), SIERRA (1917) and WAKA KUME at the first mark.
Date: 30 January 2012
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27. Passengers aboard WILLIAM C. DALDY at the second mark watch as GLADIATOR surges alongside followed by MANUKAU .
Date: 30 January 2012
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28. MANUKAU and MAHIA - crew and passengers of two of the Thomson Towing fleet of tugs, discussing tactics before the start of the 2010 AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY TUG RACE
Date: 1 February 2010
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29. 2010 AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY TUG RACE - MANUKAU one of the four-tug fleet operated by Thomson Towing of Auckland, New Zealand.
Date: 1 February 2010
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30. MANUKAU - one of a four tug fleet operated by Thomson Towing of Auckland, New Zealand.
Date: 2 August 2009
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31. RONAKI - built for Auckland Harbour Board (AHB) as MANUKAU sometime between 1911-1916 by Chrles Bailey Jnr.
Date: 26 January 2009
Image ID 5138

32. RONAKI - built for the Auckland Harbour Board as MANUKAU sometime between 1911 - 1916 by Charles Bailey Jnr.
Date: 26 January 2009
Image ID 5139

33. DALDY (1977/226grt/IMO 7519127) is one of Ports of Auckland's older operational vessels. She is seen here leading the fleet in the second ever Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race. The eventual...
Date: 28 January 2008
Image ID 4379

34. DALDY (1977/226grt/IMO 7519127) is one of Ports of Auckland's older operational vessels. She is seen here leading the fleet in the second ever Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race. The eventual...
Date: 28 January 2008
Image ID 4380

35. MAHIA (1970/34grt) & MANUKAU (1966) - Two of the Auckland-based Thomson Towing tug fleet head for the start line of the tug race during the 168th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.
Date: 28 January 2008
Image ID 4410

36. MAHIA (1970/34grt) & MANUKAU (1966) - Two of the Auckland-based Thomson Towing tug fleet head for the start line of the tug race during the 168th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. The red and black...
Date: 28 January 2008
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37. MANUKAU (1966) one of the Thomson Towing fleet based in Auckland, at full speed heading for the finish line of the 168th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race.
Date: 28 January 2008
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38. MANUKAU (1966) - One of the Auckland-based Thomson Towing tug fleet rounding the first mark of the tug race during the 168th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.
Date: 28 January 2008
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39. WAIPAPA (2000/338grt/IMO 9212072) rounding the first mark during the 168th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race, leads MANUKAU (1966, at right), one of the Auckland-based Thomson Towing tug fleet...
Date: 28 January 2008
Image ID 4445

40. MANUKAU - one of the four-tug fleet operated by Thomson Towing of Auckland, New Zeland.
Date: 3 March 2007
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41. WAKA KUME (Ports of Auckland) and MANUKAU (Thomson Towing), make way to the Chelsea Sugar Refinery on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour to sail a bulker carrier following discharge.
Date: 3 March 2007
Image ID 3802

42. AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA - Tug racing - Three of Thomson Towings' four tug fleet, CHRISTINE MARY (1998/122grt/IMO 9192301, ex-QS MAPLE) at top, MAHIA (middle) and MANUKAU power away from the...
Date: 29 January 2007
Image ID 3688