Hello Listers I am new to this forum and thought I waould introduce Myself, I am Trevena and live in England, I have been searching for one of my ancestors...
Dear All Before I commence with this post, I would like to wish you all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thanks to all of you for your participation in MHD. I...
Dear Trevena Welcome to Maritime History Downunder. You never know when one of us will come across the name of Captain Henry Dunsford. Further to you search...
Good day all, MAHENO was built by Holmes for Taylors of The Entrance in 1921-2. She was sold( with TUGGERAH) to Thomas Walter of Stockton about 1926 etc. and ...
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Dec 20, 2007 2:54 am
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Hi Graeme, I don't know if you can help me at all but I am looking for all the above ships c 1847-1853 as they are all ships my gr gr grandfather Captained a...
Hi Mori, thank you so much for those details, Henry was a really busy man with all the ships he captained and the various wives and children he had. I do know...
Dear Graeme Thanks for the information. Just to clarify my understanding, I take it that you are saying that Maheno was her original name, or was it something...
Good Morning Mori, Yes - MAHENO was her original name which she retained until about 1952. Forgive my persistance but I really would like to see that photo...
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Dear all A friend of mine sent the following information regarding the visit of the Queens in February: Vessel Name Arrival at Berth Departure Berth Agent...
Hi all, Perhaps the Melbourne Maritime Museum would be a good place to contact, alternately there is a museum at Queenscliff near the Pilot Station. Cheers ...
Dear all, This oldie has appeared at NSWMA pound. See photos - unknown vessels in this group - KW936N Looks like a Stannards type line boat Sydney Harbour...I...
Dear Andy, Brett and All Thanks Brett. Quite independently, I was also thinking that it could be the Junee. Not that I know first hand, but it was the closest...
Dear Brett, She has probably been a drifter. If unclaimed, MA eventually auctions these hulls off from time to time. We are seeking a youth project concept...
Dear Brett & Andy, I can confirm that the vessel concerned is named Junee, it has been impounded for non payment of mooring fees, the vessel will be auctioned ...
Huntley, Jeff
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Feb 3, 2008 11:57 pm
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Thanks Jeff, We will certainly do that. Perhaps the owners will pay their outstanding dues? Have to wait and see. Andy Munns ... From:...
Dear Andy and others on MHD This is the info that I have so far on Junee. I do not yet know when she was built. Any additional information others might know...
Hi Mori, I'm guessing too - she just looked more like 29-30ft. Cheers. Graeme...
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Feb 4, 2008 6:55 pm
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As in earlier years the Australian Society of Marine Artists will be exhibiting at the National Maritime Museum during the wooden Boat show next month. see our...
Dear Members & Friends of the Australian Ferry Society (AFS) & Maritime History Down Under, It is with great sadness that I report to you the passing of Capt....
Very sorry to hear the news about Ron. Please pass on my condolences to Austin. Best regards Mori ... Mori Flapan Websites: Register of Australian and NZ Ships...