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Auckland motor launch

Auckland motor launch

In the early 1900s, Auckland builders began to produce motor launches. This remarkable example, Grey Witch, was built by T. M. Lane and could motor at 24 knots.

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Harold Kidd. 'Sailing and windsurfing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/sailing-and-windsurfing/3/5