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Then ... And Now
"Westport" arrives at Onehunga for the first time on 27 March 1976
Photo taken by Dave Gallie, www.shipspotting.com
"Westport" sans bunting, parallel with the loading ramp as she arrives at Onehunga on the 40th anniversary of her maiden call, 27 March 2016.
Background pic:  "Westport" drawing up alongside Onehunga Wharf for the first time, with "Milburn Carrier" ahead of her.
Photo published in the Auckland Star on the day of her arrival, and taken by Trevor Coppock from the rigging of the three-masted top-sail schooner "Sofia", which was also in port.