daldy.com » Daldy Saves Harbour Bridge http://daldy.com Steam Tug William C Daldy Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:45:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Daldy Saves Aucklands’ Harbour Bridge http://daldy.com/2009/04/30/daldy-saves-aucklands-harbour-bridge/ http://daldy.com/2009/04/30/daldy-saves-aucklands-harbour-bridge/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:35:36 +0000 Webmaster http://daldy.info/?p=343

Back in December 1958 during construction, the large centre portion weighing 1200 Tons was being floated into place. A nasty low weather front with gale force winds quickly moved in and the centre section began floating out of control up the harbour. Harry Julian’s tugs were unable to hold it in place and W C Daldy came to the rescue performing steadily for over 36 hours saving Aucklands’ bridge consuming about 40 tonnes of prime South Island coal in the process.

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Auckland Harbour Bridge centre section


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Auckland Harbour Bridge Construction


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Daldy saves Auckland Harbour Bridge

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