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"SKOOKUM" 30-Metre Vehicular Ferry

YEAR: 2005

Blakely Pacific Limited will shortly receive their 30 metre vehicular ferry. Construction on this project commenced in earnest in February 2005 for this ferry which is designed to carry 2 fully loaded logging trucks and trailers as well as 5 utility vehicles. The ferry will operate between Matakana Island and Port of Tauranga.

The name "SKOOKUM" meaning "Very Strong" is derived from Canadian Indian.


"Skookum under construction


Wheelhouse showing instrumentation and clearview screens


"Skookum" rests on her launching cradle awaiting final paintwork


"Skookum eases gently into the Whangarei Harbour on 21st November 2005


Launch Day 21st November 2005

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