The Wahine Disaster: New Zealand's Deadliest Shipwreck

Step back in time to 1968 and uncover the harrowing story of the Wahine Disaster, New Zealand's deadliest shipwreck. In this video, we explore the tragic final voyage of the TEV Wahine, a turbo-electric passenger ferry caught in the fury of Cyclone Giselle in Wellington Harbor. Learn about the ship's state-of-the-art design, the catastrophic storm that led to her capsizing, and the heroic rescue efforts that saved hundreds. With 53 lives lost, the Wahine tragedy remains one of the most devastating events in New Zealand's maritime history. I just want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support and engagement in the comments section. Your feedback, thoughts, and suggestions are incredibly valuable to me, and I love hearing from all of you. So, please don’t hesitate to leave your comments below and let me know what you think. If there are any particular ships you’d like me to cover in the future, please share them in the comments as well. Thank you all!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - Construction and Technical Specifications
06:44 - The Wahine Disaster
15:32 - Court of Inquiry and Salvage Attempts
17:50 - End of the Video
17:52 - Thank You for Watching
17:58 - How You Can Help
18:07 - Your Thoughts and Ship Requests
18:26 - Our Website
18:50 - Goodbye

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