The Sinking of the Wahine
Remembering one of the worst disasters in New Zealand maritime history
On 10 April 1968 the Lyttelton-Wellington ferry 'Wahine' sank at the entrance to Wellington harbour and 53 people lost their lives.
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The Wahine Disaster
8 Apr 2013Sharon Barbour is a BBC journalist and film-maker who has spent a good portion of her life putting together the various parts of the tragic story of the Wahine. Her efforts began as a young journalist… Audio
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40th anniversary of Wahine disaster (Part 1)
40th anniversary of Wahine disaster (Part 1)
10 Apr 200810 April 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of the day the ferry Wahine capsized and sank. Audio
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40th anniversary of Wahine disaster (Part 2)
40th anniversary of Wahine disaster (Part 2)
10 Apr 2008Captain John Brown was the commander of the Wellington Pilot's launch that day. Audio
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Rescuer talks about the day the Wahine Went Down
Rescuer talks about the day the Wahine Went Down
10 Apr 2008Bruce Mitchell was one of the rescuers the day the Wahine went down. Audio
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Captain John Brown
20 Jan 2011Captain John Brown first took to the seas nearly 45 years ago. He's crossed Cook Strait around 10,000 times, piloted great ships into harbour and sailed all round the world. He was one of the first… Audio
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Wahine disaster - Tony Coard
24 Dec 2008Tony Coard was 14 at the time of the sinking and lived in Seatoun. He went out in a tiny boat to help rescue survivors. Audio
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The Wahine - Listener memories
The Wahine - Listener memories
10 Apr 2008Emails from people that recall that fateful day 40 years ago. Audio
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Red Cross Local Legend - Margaret Rankine
Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets Red Cross and local legend Margaret Rankin. An Eastbourne resident, Margaret will never forget one of the worst storms ever to hit our coasts. Witnessing the sinking of the… Audio
Red Cross Local Legend - Margaret Rankine
