by Gavin McLean
New Zealand’s extensive coastline and dense forests proved a lucky combination for enterprising colonists. They set up shipyards around the country, turning out the handy wooden cutters, schooners and scows that served a busy coastal trade for decades. Ships and boats are still built locally, and Kiwi designers have produced a revolutionary jet boat and world-beating fibreglass yachts.
Main image: Riveting a steel minesweeping trawler
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