Propeller Blade

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Description
A propeller blade from an Auckland steam ferry. Removed around 1981 when the derelict double ended ferries were broken up and buried in a reclamation at St Mary's Bay (Westhaven). Blade has holes to be mounted to a central hub. Appears to be from a four bladed propeller.
Probably from THE PEREGRINE (1912), MAKORA (1921), TAKAPUNA (1924), or KOREA (1937)
Accession number
2017.5.104
Museum System ID
38436
Collection type
Objects
Collection
Foster's
Classification
Propeller, Watercraft
Media/Material details
Cast Iron?
Media/Materials
Cast iron: 0 - Whole
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 740 x W 150 x D 300mm
On display?
Not on display

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