Hikitia, research files and records of Hikitia Heavy Lift Limited

Descriptive Data

Archives IdentifierDX001Date Range1980-2025DescriptionThis series consists of research files created by John Ackrill recording the work done by the Hikitia over her operational life with the Wellington Harbour Board, and records relating to the subsequent purchase and operation by Hikitia Heavy Lift Limited and the Maritime Heritage Trust.

The research files contain content relating to the work done by the Hikitia, and maintenance and restoration that was carried out. A lot of the information has been collated from archival sources, including copies of plans, operational documents and photographs. There are also newspaper clippings.

The files between 1926-1990 detail operations under the Wellington Harbour Board. They include extracts from the lifting logs (registers recording what jobs were carried out) followed by copies of material relating to those jobs. From 1990 onwards, as well as newspaper clippings, the files generally contain records created by Hikitia Heavy Lift and the Maritime Heritage Trust. There are also files relating to a specific subject; for example engineering or machinery details.

As well as the research files, the series includes annual financial statements for Hikitia Heavy Lift Limited; a day log recording work carried out, and a small number of photographs documenting events or work the Hikitia carried out.

Note in most cases the research files are loose papers, so care needs to be taken when viewing to retain them in their original order.MediumLoose papersSystem of ArrangementResearch files originally housed in numbered ring binders by subject, and within subject by date. Other records stored with them in no specific order.

The research files have been split up into smaller items to allow them to be foldered.Collection TypeCommunity archives

Document

Hikitia research file, pre-launch to arrival Wellington

Hikitia research file, January 1927 to February 1930

Hikitia research file, March 1930 to June 1935

Hikitia research file, July 1935 to May 1941

Hikitia research file, June 1941 to December 1944

Hikitia research file, January 1945 to December 1951

Hikitia research file, January 1952 to December 1970

Hikitia research file, January 1971 to April 1990

Hikitia research file, Sale of the Hikitia, and formation of Hikitia Heavy Lifting Ltd

Hikitia research file, Hikitia Heavy Lift Ltd

Hikitia research file, Maritime Heritage Trust of Wellington

Hikitia research file, Publications referencing the Hikitia

Hikitia research file, Drawings

Hikitia research file, Crew

Hikitia research file, Machinery

Hikitia research file, Engineering

Hikitia research file, Correspondence

Hikitea research file, Wahine salvage

Access Information

Restriction StatusOpen

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyHikitia Heavy Lift LimitedRelationship Date Range1980-2025

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Hikitia, research files and records of Hikitia Heavy Lift Limited