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PERSONAL RECORD. GREER, WA. [S.S. MATUA TOURING TONGA, SAMOA & FIJI]

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The SS Matua was a ship of the Union Steam Ship Company which served as a freight trade vessel travelling between the ports of Suva, Nuku’alofa, Vavau, Nuie, Apia and Auckland. The ships last voyage was in 1968 after she had become part of Pacific Island life and culture, carrying many Polynesians throughout the Pacific ocean. She was rumoured to the favourite ship of Queen Salote Tupou of Tong...
Display date:
1936
Location:
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Format:
MovingImage
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Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
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