'Wahine'
10th of April, 1968.
The ferry Wahine sank in Wellington Harbor on April 10, 1968. The disaster occurred during a severe storm, leading to the tragic loss of 51 lives. The incident remains one of New Zealand's worst maritime disasters.
On the morning of 10 April 1968
The Wahine, a ferry, sank on April 10, 1968, in Wellington Harbor, New Zealand, after running aground during a severe storm. The incident resulted in the loss of 53 lives.
When the interisland ferry Wahine foundered on Barrett Reef in 1968, there were 610 passengers and 123 crewmembers aboard. Fifty two died. See the related link for more information.
Wellington Saints was created in 1968.
Rajnesh Wellington was born in 1968.
The Kings Ferry was created in 1968.
Air Ferry Limited ended in 1968.
The inter-island ferry Wahine encountered a severe storm off the coast of New Zealand in April 1968, leading to its grounding on Barrett Reef. The ship eventually sank, resulting in the loss of 53 lives. The incident highlighted the need for improved safety measures for maritime travel in the region.
The Waihini disaster occurred in 1968. In this disaster, 54 people were killed while crossing the Cook Strait from Picton in New Zealand's South Island to Wellington on the North Island, on a ferry during a cyclone.
Wahini