transpress nz: February 2026

Chrysler Valiant (Australia), Humber (Super Snipe?) and a Dodge truck. (Trev Jones pic)

All at Sea: stories of New Zealand seafarers

Narratives from interviews conducted over several years with 16 merchant navy sailors - 14 men and 2 women - who recounted their stories from the last full fledged sailing ship, the Pamir being returned to her home country of Finland after WWII to recent stories on today's inter-island ferries and coastal vessels, as well as international cargo and passenger ships which sailed to various parts of the globe. A full range of occupations are covered from Deck Boy, Engineer, Steward to Master as well as harbour pilots, union leaders and shipping company executives.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

NZR English Electric 3-car multiple unit on the bridge over the Pauhatanui inlet, Wellington NZ

Chrysler vehicles of 1966 in Masterton NZ

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