Photographs on the Auckland waterfront.
Freyberg Wharf, Port of Auckland. Devonport and Rangitoto Island in the background.
Taken 7th December, 1963.
Photo AC0162. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
MV Rangitane berthed at Captain Cook Wharf, Auckland.
Taken 4th December, 1960.
Photo AC0083. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
The boat deck on the MV Rangitane.
Taken 4th December, 1960.
Photo AC0084. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/30.
Port Townsville at Jellicoe Wharf, Auckland.The Port Townsville is a refrigerated cargo ship of the Port Line.
Taken 7th February, 1960.
Photo AC0008. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
MV Hororata at Bledisloe wharf flying flags on Auckland Anniversay Day. At this time the Hororata was owned by the New Zealand Shipping Company.
Taken 1st February, 1960.
Photo AC0006. Kodachrome II. f2.8;1/60.
The workhorses of the wharves. Cranes on Jellicoe Wharf, Auckland.
Taken 7th February, 1960.
Photo AC0009. Kodachrome II. f4.5;1/125.
P&O Cruise ship Oriana, on her maiden voyage to Auckland. Berthed alongside Princess Wharf in Auckland.
Taken 21st January, 1961.
Photo AC0087. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
P&O Cruise ship Oriana, on her maiden voyage to Auckland.Berthed alongside Princess Wharf in Auckland. A feature of the Oriana at the time was her open stern decks.
Taken 21st January, 1961.
Photo AC0088. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
P&O Cruise ship Oriana, on her maiden voyage to Auckland. Berthed alongside Princess Wharf in Auckland.
Taken 21 January, 1961.
Photo AC0089. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
P&O Cruise ship Oriana, on her maiden voyage to Auckland. Berthed alongside Princess Wharf in Auckland. Steam tug William C Daldy in foreground.
Taken 21 January, 1961.
Photo AC0090. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
Chilean Navy Training Ship Esmeralda on a visit to Auckland. The Esmeralda was originally planned for the Spanish Navy in 1942 but was never completed and was offered to the Chilean Navy. Building was finished and she joined the Chilean Navy in 1954.
Taken 25th June, 1961.
Photo AC0091. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
Some of the crowds of spectators on the Ferry Wharf taking a look at the Chilean Navy training sailing ship Esmeralda.
Taken 25th June, 1961.
Photo AC0092. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
Royal Australian Navy aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne paying a visit to Auckland.
Taken 3rd September, 1961.
Photo AC0105. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
Royal Australian Navy aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne moored alongside at Wynyard Wharf, Auckland.
Taken 3rd September, 1961.
Photo AC0106. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
Sycamore helicopter from HMAS Melbourne preparing to pick up man from the water.
Taken 3rd September, 1961.
Photo AC0101. Kodachrome II. f3.5;1/300.
P&O Liner Canberra at Auckland on her maiden voyage to Auckland.
Taken 18th November, 1961.
Photo AC0115. Kodachrome II. f6.3;1/125.
P&O Liner Canberra moving into position ready for departure from Auckland on her maiden voyage.
Taken 18th November, 1961.
Photo AC0116. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
A Grumman G-44A Widgeon amphibious aircraft belonging to Tourist Air Travel arriving at Mechanics Bay. This was the former home of TEAL - Tasman Empire Airways, the forerunner of Air New Zealand - when they were operating Solent Flying Boats. Taken 10th July, 1960.
Photo AC0049. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
The Royal Yacht HMY Brittania and escort HMNZS Otago at Princess Wharf, Queen Elizabeth's visit to New Zealand in February 1963.
Taken 8th February, 1963.
Photo AC0144. Kodachrome II. f8;1/125.
HMY Brittania at Princess Wharf, Queen Elizabeth's visit to New Zealand in February 1963. Berthed at Prince's Wharf during the Royal Visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in February 1963. A Police boat in the foreground keeping water bourne visitors a respectable distance.
See https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/ for details.
Taken 8th February, 1963.
Photo AC0145. Kodachrome II. f8;1/125.
The main Auckland Railway Yards. Freight center and left, passenger platforms on the right. Taken 7th December, 1963.
Photo AC0161. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Across the railway yards to Mechanics Bay. The building on the right was the Tasman Empire Airways flying boat passenger terminal. The last flight by a flying boat was from Fiji to Mechanics Bay on September 15th, 1960. This aircraft is now at the MOTAT Museum in Auckland. Taken 3rd September, 1960.
Photo AC0101. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
Auckland railway yards from the Parnell Rose Gardens. Taken 7th February, 1960.
Photo AC_A0006. Kodachrome II. f6.3;1/60.
Auckland Harbour and railway from the Parnell Rose Gardens. Rangitoto Island in the background with Waiheke Island in the distance. Taken 7th February, 1960.
Photo AC_A0007. Kodachrome II. f4.5;1/125.
The Auckland Central Railway Station. Taken 8th May, 1960.
Photo AC0048. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
Parnell Baths and Judges Bay from the Parnell Rose Gardens. Taken 27th December, 1960.
Photo AC0068. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
The Parnell Baths, photographed from a Tourist Air Travel Grumman Widgeon aircraft. Taken 7th December, 1963.
Photo AC0148. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
The Parnell Baths. Salt water swimming. Taken 24th December, 1960.
Photo AC0086. Kodachrome II. f6.3;1/125.
The Parnell Baths. Salt water swimming. Taken 24th December, 1960.
Photo AC0085. Kodachrome II. f6.3;1/125.
Orakei Basin, water skiing, with railway across the bay. Taken 7th February, 1960.
Photo AC0010. Kodachrome II. f3.5;1/300.
Water skiing at Orakei Basin. Taken 7th February, 1960.
Photo AC0011. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
Orakei Basin with water skiing. Taken 7th February, 1960.
Photo AC0012. Kodachrome II. f3.5;1/300.
Okahu Bay boat storage and launching area - Tamaki Drive. Taken 27th December, 1960.
Photo AC0071. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
Launching the family boat from Whakatakataka Bay boat ramp. This is the site of the Outboard Boating Club of Auckland between Tamaki Drive and the railway line, adjacent to Hobson Bay. Taken 27th December, 1960.
Photo AC0070. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
Okahu Bay boat moorings, Waitemata Harbour with North Head in background. Taken 27th December, 1960.
Photo AC0072. Kodachrome II. f5.6;1/125.
Looking back across Hobson Bay and Tamaki Drive. Taken 25th December, 1961.
Photo AC0126. Kodachrome II. f11;1/125.