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.
Dedication Plate
© Godfrey Down
Maker’s Plate
© Tony Millatt
funnel and replacement mast and derrick
© Godfrey Down
starboard side.
© Godfrey Down
Alex Franklin waterblasting the wheelhouse.
© Tony Millatt
In her original guise, William C. Daldy arrives in the Waitemata from her builders 30 Jan 1936
© NZNMM
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WC daldy is rated at 17.5 Tons bollard pull.
Dave Prescott gives the teak around the wheelhouse some attention.
© Tony Millatt
Alex Franklin waterblasting the wheelhouse.
© Tony Millatt
Wheelhouse and telegraphs 1935.
© NZMM AHB Photo Album No 9
Telegraphs binnacle and wheel.
© Godfrey Down
Masthead light indicators clock and barometer.
© Godfrey Down
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With a 12in diameter piston and a 12in stroke the windlass has plenty of power and is still regularly used for lifting the anchor and warping the ship alongside. |
