Steam Tug William C Daldy
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Lifeboat

The current lifeboat on the W C Daldy is merely there for show and is a lot smaller than the original, which was hung in davits on the starboard side of the tug. It was soon relocated to its current position and then later removed as it hindered towing operations.

Not the original lifeboat - original can be seen on the <a href=working_years.php>Working Years</a> page.”</p> <p>Not the original lifeboat – original can be seen on the <a href=working_years.php>Working Years</a> page.<br />© Godfrey Down</p> <p><img src=

In her original guise, William C. Daldy arrives in the Waitemata from her builders 30 Jan 1936

© NZNMM

William C Daldy and the Penang which visited Auckland in 1938<br />

William C Daldy and the Penang which visited Auckland in 1938

© W C Daldy Trust collection

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