Steam Pinnaces - Help please

[Dave Homewood]

last year when the Cambridge steam railway line was opened there was a steam pinnace, the type of boat that was used to tow lighters from troopships in WWI including at Gallipoli (and of course for many other purposes in the maritime industry). My friend was told there were perhaps ten or a dozen of these all operating around Auckland, and they have a club.

The example that visited Cambridge was a beautifully crafted boat and I would really love to see one in action on the water (this one was on a trailer).

Does anyone here happen to be in contact with the steam pinnace club or any owners? How can I contact them please?

[ngatimozart]

I'll ask on the exNavy FB page for you.

[30sqnatc]

I have a friend who rebuilt one so I searched for his name. Heres the contact you want.
www.steam.co.nz/events_past.html

[Dave Homewood]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated.

[shorty]

you could also try a query to the Auckland Model Engineering Society

[Dave Homewood]

Thanks to Paul (30sqnatc)'s link I am now in touch with exactly the person I needed to find. Thanks again Paul.