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The steamer Penguin
In 1895 the old Penguin initiated regular ferry sailings between Lyttelton and Wellington. Fourteen years later, while running between Picton and Wellington, the Penguin sank with the loss of 75 lives.
Alexander Turnbull Library,
Reference: 1/1-003381-G
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the library through its 'Timeframes' website,
http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz.
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Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa must be obtained before any
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All drowned in the Penguin disaster
hi nz folks,i have been to nz twice.my son lives there.i have in my possesion a paper,published in 1909.the canterbury times,in it is a supplement devoted to the wreck of the ss,penguin.it has dozens of really good b and w photos and in very good condition.sincerely liam.
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