Electrical fault likely caused fire that destroyed historic ship Tui

NZ HeraldStuffFriday 6 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An investigation has determined that an electrical fault in a cable was the most likely cause of the fire that destroyed the historic vessel Tui. The ship, which was once owned by Kelly Tarlton, was docked in Paihia when the non-suspicious blaze occurred.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 6 Jun 2025, 2:18pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 80 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Electrical fault likely cause of fire that destroyed historic Kelly Tarlton vessel Tui (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Likely cause of historic ship fire revealed (opens in new tab)