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'''''Hikitia''''' is a working self-propelled floating steam crane in [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand]]. She is thought to be the only working steam crane of her type in the world. She is also the sister ship to the ''[[Rapaki_steam_crane|Rapaki]]'', formerly of the [[Lyttelton, New Zealand|Port of Lyttelton]], which is now at the [[New Zealand Maritime Museum]].
'''''Hikitia''''' is a self-propelled floating steam crane in [[Wellington Harbour]], New Zealand. She is thought to be the only working steam crane of her type in the world.
She is also the sister ship to the ''[[Rapaki steam crane|Rapaki]]'', formerly of the [[Lyttelton, New Zealand|Port of Lyttelton]], which was put on display at the [[New Zealand Maritime Museum]] after being taken out of service, and then scrapped in January 2019. Some parts from ''Rapaki'' were given to ''Hikitia''.<ref name=":0" />

== Delivery voyage ==
The ''Hikitia'' was built by [[Fleming & Ferguson]] of [[Paisley, Renfrewshire|Paisley]], Scotland. After completing trials, the vessel left [[Greenock]] on 29 September 1926. The delivery voyage took 82 days, travelling via the [[Panama Canal]] to reach New Zealand. The vessel travelled with the crane fully erected, and arrived in [[Wellington Harbour]] on 21 December 1926.<ref name="voyage" />


==Engines==
==Engines==
Twin screws are driven by [[surface condenser|surface-condensing]] direct-drive [[compound steam engine|compound engine]]s which were supplied with steam by a coal-fired [[Scotch marine boiler|Scotch boiler]] with two furnaces. A similar but oil-fired boiler replaced the original boiler in 1963. In 1980 this was also removed and the present two locally made small modern [[package boiler]]s were installed.<ref>{{cite news |title= HIKITIA - A BRIEF HISTORY|first=Geoff |last=Bennett |url= http://www.maanz.wellington.net.nz/hikitia/index.html |accessdate=2009-09-05 |publisher=Maritime Archaeological Association of New Zealand}}</ref> These new boilers produce less steam than the original ones.
Twin screws are driven by [[surface condenser|surface-condensing]] direct-drive [[compound steam engine|compound engine]]s which were supplied with steam by a coal-fired [[Scotch marine boiler|Scotch boiler]] with two furnaces. A similar but oil-fired boiler replaced the original boiler in 1963. In 1980 this was also removed and the present two locally made small modern [[package boiler]]s were installed.<ref>{{cite news |title=HIKITIA - A BRIEF HISTORY |first=Geoff |last=Bennett |url=http://www.maanz.wellington.net.nz/hikitia/index.html |accessdate=2009-09-05 |publisher=Maritime Archaeological Association of New Zealand |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525035239/http://www.maanz.wellington.net.nz/hikitia/index.html |archive-date=25 May 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> These new boilers produce less steam than the original ones.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}


==Crane==
==Crane==
The hull of the vessel was built by [[Fleming & Ferguson]] and the crane was built by [[Sir William Arrol & Co.]] of Glasgow. The crane alone weighs 310 tonnes, and was built to lift 80 tonnes. However, while dismantling the wreck of {{ship|TEV|Wahine}} it is thought that she lifted 140 tonnes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Crane is part of Wellington's heritage |first=Jason |last=Lambourne |url=http://www.skipper.co.nz/nzps20.htm|accessdate=2009-07-16|publisher=''NZ Professional Skipper Magazine''}}</ref> In 2004 she lifted 100 tonnes to maintain her lifting licence of 80 tonnes. Her most recent lift was a 20 tonne ice plant in Lyttelton.
The hull of the vessel was built by [[Fleming and Ferguson]] and the crane was built by [[Sir William Arrol & Co.]] of Glasgow. The crane alone weighs 310 tonnes, and was built to lift 80 tonnes. However, while dismantling the wreck of {{ship|TEV|Wahine}} it is thought that she lifted 140 tonnes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Crane is part of Wellington's heritage |first=Jason |last=Lambourne |url=http://www.skipper.co.nz/nzps20.htm |accessdate=2009-07-16 |publisher=NZ Professional Skipper Magazine |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014012400/http://www.skipper.co.nz/nzps20.htm |archive-date=14 October 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2004, she lifted 100 tonnes to maintain her lifting licence of 80 tonnes. In 2009, ''Hikitia'' lifted a 22 tonne ice plant in Lyttelton.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=22 June 2020|title=History of Hikitia|url=https://hikitia.nz/History-Of-Hikitia|url-status=live|access-date=24 Feb 2021|website=Hikitia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208114543/https://hikitia.nz/History-Of-Hikitia |archive-date=Feb 8, 2021 }}</ref>


==Refurbishment==
==Refurbishment==
''Hikitia'' travelled to Lyttelton in June 2009 for hull, tail shaft and various other underwater repairs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hikitia: rare steam crane comes out of retirement |first=Jeff |last=Hampton |url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Hikitia-rare-steam-crane-comes-out-of-retirement/tabid/423/articleID/126201/cat/64/Default.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |publisher=3 News NZ}}</ref> While in Lyttelton, she moved an ice plant between wharves to repay part of her refurbishment at the port's dry dock. The venture south was the ship's first time out of Wellington since 1926.
''Hikitia'' travelled to Lyttelton in June 2009 for hull, tail shaft and various other underwater repairs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hikitia: rare steam crane comes out of retirement |first=Jeff |last=Hampton |url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Hikitia-rare-steam-crane-comes-out-of-retirement/tabid/423/articleID/126201/cat/64/Default.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |publisher=3 News NZ}}</ref> While in Lyttelton, she moved an ice plant between wharves to repay part of her refurbishment at the port's dry dock. The venture south was the ship's first time out of Wellington since 1926.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Donoghue|first=Tim|date=5 June 2009|title=Hikitia leaves harbour after 83 years|work=Dominion Post|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2474274/Hikitia-leaves-harbour-after-83-years|access-date=24 Feb 2021|via=Stuff}}</ref>

== Incidents ==
There have been two deaths resulting from people climbing the crane and jumping into Wellington Harbour, one in 2015, and another in 2024. The owners of the ''Hikitia'' said they had reviewed safety along with the Wellington City Council after the 2015 fatality. Video cameras and warning signs had been placed on the vessel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schwanecke |first=Gianina |last2=Gourley |first2=Erin |date=27 January 2024 |title=Wellington harbour crane ongoing ‘concern’ after second jumping death |url=https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350160039/wellington-harbour-crane-ongoing-concern-after-third-jumping-death |access-date=27 January 2024 |website=www.thepost.co.nz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackman |first=Amy |last2=Shadwell |first2=Talia |date=23 March 2015 |title=Tributes pour in for Hutt man killed in Wellington crane dive |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/67482759/tributes-pour-in-for-hutt-man-killed-in-wellington-crane-dive |access-date=27 January 2024 |website=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]]}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of classic vessels]]
* [[List of museum ships]]


==References==
==References==
===Notes===
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz/experience/WaterfrontBusinesses/marine_businesses_and_facilities/hikitia_heavy_lift_ltd/index.htm Hikitia Heavy Lift Ltd]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090612051513/http://www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz/experience/WaterfrontBusinesses/marine_businesses_and_facilities/hikitia_heavy_lift_ltd/index.htm Hikitia Heavy Lift Ltd]
*[http://www.historic.org.nz/magazinefeatures/2005Autumn/2005_autumn_hikitia.htm Crane Event] from Heritage New Zealand, Autumn 2005
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081018125724/http://www.historic.org.nz/magazinefeatures/2005Autumn/2005_autumn_hikitia.htm Crane Event] from Heritage New Zealand, Autumn 2005
*[http://www.maanz.wellington.net.nz/hikitia/index.html Maritime Archaeological Association of New Zealand]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100525035239/http://www.maanz.wellington.net.nz/hikitia/index.html Maritime Archaeological Association of New Zealand]
*[http://www.hikitia.com/ Official website]
*[https://hikitia.nz Hikitia official website]


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[[Category:Clyde-built ships]]
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[[Category:Paisley, Renfrewshire]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Wellington City]]
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Latest revision as of 06:08, 3 September 2024

Hikitia at the Taranaki Street wharf
History
New Zealand
NameHikitia
OwnerMaritime Heritage Trust of Wellington
Port of registryWellington
BuilderFleming & Ferguson, Paisley, Scotland[1]
Yard number486[1]
Launched15 April 1926[1]
Maiden voyage29 September 1926[2]
IdentificationIMO number: 5150393
StatusOperational
General characteristics
Tonnage746 GRT[1]
Displacement926 tonnes
Length160.1 ft (48.8 m)[1]
Beam52.3 ft (15.9 m)[1]
Draught7 ft (2.1 m)[2]
Installed powersteam engines originally fed by coal-fired Scotch boilers, later replaced in 1963 by oil-fired boilers and then by small modern package boilers.[citation needed]
Propulsiontwin screw[1]
Speedabout 9 kn (16.7 km/h)[2]

Hikitia is a self-propelled floating steam crane in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. She is thought to be the only working steam crane of her type in the world.

She is also the sister ship to the Rapaki, formerly of the Port of Lyttelton, which was put on display at the New Zealand Maritime Museum after being taken out of service, and then scrapped in January 2019. Some parts from Rapaki were given to Hikitia.[3]

Delivery voyage

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The Hikitia was built by Fleming & Ferguson of Paisley, Scotland. After completing trials, the vessel left Greenock on 29 September 1926. The delivery voyage took 82 days, travelling via the Panama Canal to reach New Zealand. The vessel travelled with the crane fully erected, and arrived in Wellington Harbour on 21 December 1926.[2]

Engines

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Twin screws are driven by surface-condensing direct-drive compound engines which were supplied with steam by a coal-fired Scotch boiler with two furnaces. A similar but oil-fired boiler replaced the original boiler in 1963. In 1980 this was also removed and the present two locally made small modern package boilers were installed.[4] These new boilers produce less steam than the original ones.[citation needed]

Crane

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The hull of the vessel was built by Fleming and Ferguson and the crane was built by Sir William Arrol & Co. of Glasgow. The crane alone weighs 310 tonnes, and was built to lift 80 tonnes. However, while dismantling the wreck of TEV Wahine it is thought that she lifted 140 tonnes.[5] In 2004, she lifted 100 tonnes to maintain her lifting licence of 80 tonnes. In 2009, Hikitia lifted a 22 tonne ice plant in Lyttelton.[3]

Refurbishment

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Hikitia travelled to Lyttelton in June 2009 for hull, tail shaft and various other underwater repairs.[6] While in Lyttelton, she moved an ice plant between wharves to repay part of her refurbishment at the port's dry dock. The venture south was the ship's first time out of Wellington since 1926.[7]

Incidents

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There have been two deaths resulting from people climbing the crane and jumping into Wellington Harbour, one in 2015, and another in 2024. The owners of the Hikitia said they had reviewed safety along with the Wellington City Council after the 2015 fatality. Video cameras and warning signs had been placed on the vessel.[8][9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Cameron, Stuart; Allen, Bruce; Robinson, George. "Hikitia". Clyde-built Database. Archived from the original on 27 June 2007. Retrieved 23 May 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b c d ""Hikitia" --- to Lift - Wellington's Floating Crane - successful voyage completed". Evening Post. 21 December 1926 – via Papers Past.
  3. ^ a b "History of Hikitia". Hikitia. 22 June 2020. Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. ^ Bennett, Geoff. "HIKITIA - A BRIEF HISTORY". Maritime Archaeological Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
  5. ^ Lambourne, Jason. "Crane is part of Wellington's heritage". NZ Professional Skipper Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2009.
  6. ^ Hampton, Jeff. "Hikitia: rare steam crane comes out of retirement". 3 News NZ. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  7. ^ Donoghue, Tim (5 June 2009). "Hikitia leaves harbour after 83 years". Dominion Post. Retrieved 24 February 2021 – via Stuff.
  8. ^ Schwanecke, Gianina; Gourley, Erin (27 January 2024). "Wellington harbour crane ongoing 'concern' after second jumping death". www.thepost.co.nz. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  9. ^ Jackman, Amy; Shadwell, Talia (23 March 2015). "Tributes pour in for Hutt man killed in Wellington crane dive". Stuff. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
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