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Ship proves it can leave port

Tuesday 10 October 2017 | Published in Local

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Ship proves it can leave port
The Tiare Taporo is moved back into its berth at Avatiu harbour after a short voyage yesterday afternoon. The photo was taken shortly before 5pm. 17100903

The race to prove that the Pacific Schooners Ltd vessel Tiare Taporo is capable of sailing out of Avatiu harbour under its own power ended yesterday when the vessel made a successful foray out into the ocean before returning to its berth.

The race to prove that the Pacific Schooners Ltd vessel Tiare Taporo is capable of sailing out of Avatiu harbour under its own power ended yesterday when the vessel made a successful foray out into the ocean before returning to its berth.


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