The S.S. Wakatipu sinks the Laira at Dunedin wharf, 2 April

1898 Dunedin, New Zealand

The steamship Wakatipu after sinking the vessel Laira at Dunedin wharf, New Zealand, on 2 April 1898, a maritime accident recorded in the harbor on the day it happened.

See this spot on the map

Have an old photo of Dunedin? A family album, a postcard, a print from the attic. Pin it to the map and it becomes part of the record.

Add your photo

Sailing ship Alcestis run aground, probably in Otago Harbour through time — all 2 photos taken here (1880–1898) →

More from Dunedin

Bank of New Zealand, Princes Street, Dunedin, 1906

Bank of New Zealand, Princes Street 1906

Wharf Street 1912

High Street 1914

Sailing ship Alcestis run aground, probably in Otago Harbour, Dunedin, 1880

Sailing ship Alcestis run aground, probably in Otago Harbour 1880

Dunedin City Council Chambers 1871-1880, corner of High and Manse Street, Dunedin, 1918

Dunedin City Council Chambers 1871-1880, corner of High and Manse Street 1918

Manor Place Station by Market Reserve, Dunedin, 1919

Manor Place Station by Market Reserve 1919

First Church of Otago and Dunedin's 1st and 2nd stations, Dunedin, 1875

First Church of Otago and Dunedin's 1st and 2nd stations 1875

Dunedin's 1st station 1874