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Wahine rescuer seeking young survivor 'He was such a brave little boy'

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Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Sun, 8 Apr 2018, 10:50AM
This Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Wahine ferry in Wellington Harbour. (Photo: File)

Wahine rescuer seeking young survivor 'He was such a brave little boy'

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Sun, 8 Apr 2018, 10:50AM

This week marks 50 years the anniversary of the sinking of the Wahine, during which 51 people lost their lives. Julian Webb was an engineer on the NZ Railway ferry 'Aramoana' which went to help those on the stricken vessel. Amongst those they managed to pick up was a small boy who Webb says he'd like to meet again.

LISTEN ABOVE AS JULIAN WEBB TALKS TO KERRE MCIVOR ABOUT THE RESCUE EFFORT

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