Rangitane New Zealand Shipping Co.
Built: 1949 Gross tons: 21867 Length: 609ft (186m) Beam: 78ft (24m) Draft: 32ft (10m) Speed: 17kn Registry: British Passengers: 416 One-Class
Built: 1949 Gross tons: 21867 Length: 609ft (186m) Beam: 78ft (24m) Draft: 32ft (10m) Speed: 17kn Registry: British Passengers: 416 One-Class
Rangitane was a passenger & cargo liner in continuous service between New Zealand and England via Tahiti and the Panama Canal, with eastbound calls at Kingston, Port Everglades and Bermuda and westbound at Curacao. The one-way voyage took just over a month and attracted immigrants from the UK to New Zealand, and tourists eastbound. Mainly 4, 6 & 8-berth cabins. She was sold to the Tung companies in 1968 as Oriental Esmeralda for around-the-world service.
| SAILING SCHEDULE of Rangitane - Sep 1963 to Aug 1964 | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|
| Rangitane arrives on transpacific voyage eastbound from New Zealand ports via Tahiti, Panama Canal and Kingston; departs on transatlantic voyage eastbound to Bermuda and Southampton. | Oct 01 | Oct 02 |
| Rangitane arrives on transpacific voyage eastbound from New Zealand ports via Tahiti, Panama Canal and Kingston; departs on transatlantic voyage eastbound to Bermuda and Southampton. | Feb 18 | Feb 19 |
| Rangitane arrives on transpacific voyage eastbound from New Zealand ports via Tahiti, Panama Canal and Kingston; departs on transatlantic voyage eastbound to Bermuda and Southampton. | Jun 30 | Jul 01 |