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How long did it take for the wahine to sink?
The Wahine was a passenger ferry that was built in 1966. The ship began having trouble early in the morning of April 10, 1968, due to damage from heavy storm conditions. She remained upright for about 11 hours, then rolled completely over on her side and went under.
How many people on the Wahine ship?
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.
Why does a ship not sink?
ships do not sink because gravity pushes it up
What year did the titanic sink What caused it to sink?
Titanic sank in 1912. An iceberg caused it to sink in the Atlantic Ocean carrying 2,200 souls on board.
Did wahine sink of steeple rock or barretts reef?
it sunk of barretts reaf but because the ships rader failed so the captain didnt know it was there, it knocked off the starboard propeller and not to long after the port engine failed as well. the ship couldn't steer so they droped the anchors but the waves were so strong the anchors just draged on the bottom. also the vechicle deck filled with water by going through the drains that were supposed to drain the water out the water kept riseing and it caused the ship to list badly everyone was called to abondon ship on starboard side as that side was low to the water. one of the main causes was how cyclone giselle unexpectedly headed for wellington and combined with another storm this was the reason for the bad weather that shoved the wahine into barrets reef
Did the wahine sink?
yes the wahine did sink. in the cook straight in new zealand
The wahine sinking?
yes the wahine did sink. in the cook straight in New Zealand
What time did the wahine sink?
the wahine sank because the captio did not pull out to sea much at all
What day did the Wahine sink?
10 April 1968
Which inter-island ferry sink in 1968 in the Wellington Harbor?
'Wahine'
When did the Wahine ferry sink in Wellington harbor?
10th of April, 1968.
Where did the 'Wahine' sink?
The Wahine Disaster happened in the Waters of Welligton 1968. 53 of the 733 people died. It was a very sad time. xoxo Paige
Where and when did the Wahine sink?
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.
How many meaters did the wahine sink away from wellinton habour?
The Wahine sunk inside the entrance to Wellington harbour after striking Barretts Reef at the entrance to the harbour. For full information please visit http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/culture/wahine-disaster
When did the Wahine sink?
April 10, 1968. See the related link for more information.
What is a wahine?
A wahine is a Polynesian or Maori woman.
How do you say lady in hawaiian?
"lady" in Hawaiian is "wahine."
