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Thetis
Thetis
Vessel Name:Thetis
Builder:Charles Bailey
Place built:Auckland
Year built:1879
Year lost:1893
Construction:NZ kauri on Pohutukawa frame. Aust. Iron bark keel
LOA:35
LWL:31
Beam:9, 3
Rig:Gaff cutter
Owners:M. Chapman and J. P. Maxwell (Wellington, 18??-1885-1893); Messrs E. C. Batkin and Werry (Wellington 1880-1887-18??)

Notes:Built for Wellington clients Batkin and Werry. Arrived Wellington 1880. Loosed moorings and ran ashore at Kaiwharawhara. Total loss.
Photo source:Little Ships 3rd ed