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.
During a storm the ferry, 'Wahine' ran aground on Barret's Reef at the entrance to Wellington Harbour.
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.
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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.
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he Wahine disaster occurred on 10 April 1968 when the TEV Wahine
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It happened in Wellington Harbour.
well there was the fat guy and it sank
the memories still haunts the survivors and the memorable service for the people who have died in the tragedy
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some told me tht it was really freaky before and after the disaster
The Wahine Disaster happened in the Waters of Welligton 1968. 53 of the 733 people died. It was a very sad time. xoxo Paige
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The Wahine disaster occurred on 10 April 1968 when the TEV Wahine, a New Zealand inter-island ferry, foundered on Barrett Reef at the entrance to Wellington Harbour and capsized near Steeple Rock. Of the 610 passengers and 123 crew on board, 53 people died.
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