Prior to the introduction of the Tarawera the Union Steam Ship Company employed the little Navua, of 1,952 gross tons, as a fruit carrier on the island trade for which she was given a white hull, although she also spent time running coal from Westport in this colour scheme. She later reverted to the usual 'black and tan' and later got the more attractive green and white. Sold in 1971 she lasted until 1985 when she was sold to Chinese breakers.
navua built 1955. She became "King Horse" after being sold to Guan Guan Shipping of Singapore in 1971. |
Dave Edge
