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SS Hikitia

Wellington, New Zealand

SS Hikitia

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 a

fter being taken out of service, and then scrapped in January 2019. Some parts from Rapaki were given to Hikitia.

Listen to the audio guide for SS Hikitia Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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