Aramoana 1962

Build in Scotland by Denney and Brothers Ltd, Aramoana was the first roll-on roll-off ferry operating on the Cook Strait of New Zealand. She was capable of carrying 80 motor vehicles, 40 motor vehicles and and up to 20 rail wagons. The first commercial sailing was on 13th August, 1962, and she was withdrawn from service after the introduction of Arahura in 1983.
Film courtesy of New Zealand Archives, in association with Interislander's 50th anniversary; 13 August 2012.

[@ErnieBurt]

Thanks for the upload

[@OliverMoore1973]

We should get the Tamahine back.

[@victorlincoln7005]

I worked in this ship as Electrician during 88 to 91 when it was named NAJD 2 and running between Port Blair and Chennai, Vizag and Kolkotta. Very fond memories....

[@joshua2222ful]

victor lincoln did you take aramoana to deliver it to its new owner in 1984? My husband did he was chief electrician.

[@WhiteArrow76]

The Aramoana helped rescue quite a few people when the Wahine wrecked at Wellington in 1968. Just a few years later when Union suspended their service to Lyttelton, the Aramoana had to be rebuilt to accommodate the increased surge in traffic

[@lesliejackson6842]

Was a Stewart on this Ship back in 1966,we would work 4 weeks on,with 1 week off,Great job in those days,

[@Oakleaf700]

As a child I sailed several times on a '`Sister ship'' by Dennys of Dumbarton...the Falaise ferry between England and France...that ship could roll...A tragic Sister was 'Princess Victoria'' involved in a dreadful disaster twixt Eire and Scotland. The open car deck 'guillotine'' doors were stoved in..dreadful tragedy. Poor Souls.

[@Crintingnut]

I remember seeing the ship arrive from its delivery voyage. Hell, it doesn't seem that long ago. In our office, we nicknamed it the "Harry Moaner". Had some great trips on it, though!

[@TM_Films]

59 years later. its busy as now between Picton and Wellington.

[@bazza945]

I did a return day trip from Welly to Picton on TEV Aramoana/ZMRD in 1964.

[@beaka50]

fantastic details. I am planning to build a model of Aramoana for my model railway in 1/120th scale and it was great to see the Picton linkspan,etc. I grew up in Marlborough

[@nh6central]

Great vid! Sailing with the ramp door open is a bit scary ;

[@Oakleaf700]

See ''Princess Victoria'' [by same Shipbuilders] disaster Scotland Eire...a really preventable disaster. :(

[@patakanz]

Not a high-vis vest, ear protector, or hard hat is anywhere to be seen. Love it!!

[@johnrauner2515]

And how many people were killed or injured . . . . . none. Just shows what a bunch of twats we've become.

[@andypreston1524]

Diesel-electric vessel. Four electric motors geared to twin screws driven by six 16-cylinder English Electric 16CSVM diesels.......Marine versions of the 16CSVT engines found in BR Class 40 and 50 locomotives.

[@K1W1fly]

and when Aratere is withdrawn, there be a massive leap backwards to the primitive days of separate rail systems...

[@SuperMakarne]

Hi
Don’t worry, looks like there will be built two new train ferries.

[@MarkSeconi]

Um, coming in a bit quick at 2:27 ?

[@Otiraxo_]

That's how they get off otherwise its straight into the sea

[@MarkSeconi]

Thats them striking the wharf structure!

[@stevegibb6421]

Provided the cooks n stewards werent on strike 🙄

[@jbrasco5000]

So when is delivery?....

[@ttm2609]

Also in the days where announcers knew how to speak properly, i dread listening to national radio these days

[@benmac940]

20 wagons and 70 cars, sounds so small by modern standards.

[@mautufaraniioapo2515]

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[@ianpasstoors6609]

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