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The Wahine sinking in Wellington Harbour
The Wahine lists heavily to starboard near Steeple Rock in Wellington Harbour on 10 April 1968. Lifeboats are just visible on the left.
Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand
Reference: Dominion Post Collection, EP-Accidents-Sea rescue-Wahine-Folder 2 of 4-03
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz.
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
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