Steam Tug William C Daldy

Maker’s & Dedication Plates

Posted in Tour the W C Daldy on April 28th, 2009 by Webmaster

During service these brass plates were shown with pride on the front of the wheelhouse. They are now kept in less obvious places to protect them. However, they still can be viewed.


name plate Makers & Dedication Plates

Dedication Plate
© Godfrey Down

makers plate Makers & Dedication Plates

Maker’s Plate
© Tony Millatt


Starboard Side

Posted in Tour the W C Daldy on April 28th, 2009 by Webmaster
funnel mast Starboard Side

funnel and replacement mast and derrick
© Godfrey Down

stbd side Starboard Side

starboard side.
© Godfrey Down

wheelhouse2 Starboard Side

Alex Franklin waterblasting the wheelhouse.
© Tony Millatt

wcd010 lifeboat Starboard Side "

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

© NZNMM


Stern Section

Posted in Tour the W C Daldy on April 26th, 2009 by Webmaster

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Towing Hook

Posted in Tour the W C Daldy on April 26th, 2009 by Webmaster

towing hook Towing Hook

WC daldy is rated at 17.5 Tons bollard pull.


Wheelhouse

Posted in Tour the W C Daldy on April 23rd, 2009 by Webmaster
wheelhouse1 Wheelhouse

Dave Prescott gives the teak around the wheelhouse some attention.
© Tony Millatt

wheelhouse2 Wheelhouse

Alex Franklin waterblasting the wheelhouse.
© Tony Millatt

wheelhouse3 Wheelhouse

Wheelhouse and telegraphs 1935.
© NZMM AHB Photo Album No 9

wheel hse1 Wheelhouse

Telegraphs binnacle and wheel.
© Godfrey Down

wheel hse2 Wheelhouse

Masthead light indicators clock and barometer.
© Godfrey Down