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Museum story boards bring Maitai story to life

Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local

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Museum story boards bring Maitai story to life
American writer Mark Twain is just one of the famous names associated with RMS Maitai. 17010660

“THE BOILER”, an Avarua landmark and tourist attraction, stands sentinel at the entrance to Avarua harbour, marking the stranding of the Royal Mail Steamship Maitai on Christmas Day, 100 years ago.

“THE BOILER”, an Avarua landmark and tourist attraction, stands sentinel at the entrance to Avarua harbour, marking the stranding of the Royal Mail Steamship Maitai on Christmas Day, 100 years ago.


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