William C Daldy Preservation Society

William C Daldy Preservation Society Welcome to our page. The Daldy is available for charter. With a capacity of up to 126 Passengers Donations are greatfully received.

In order to keep this historic ship in top condition we are available for Weddings, Birthday Parties, Company Functions, Island visits, Xmas Parties, Corporate Fuctions and Team Building excercises. We are a non profit organisation dedicated to the preservation and operation of this vessel for future generations to enjoy. New members and volunteers welcome.

Rust never sleeps - but soot stays where it stops. Here volunteer Daldy stalwart George Armatage is removing retarders f...
24/04/2026

Rust never sleeps - but soot stays where it stops. Here volunteer Daldy stalwart George Armatage is removing retarders from the smoke tubes of our aft boiler. These thin metal pieces slow the transit of smoke from the combustion chamber to the funnel, aiding heat transfer and improving the efficiency of the ship. Without retarders - and volunteers like George - sailing would be impossible.

Most of you will know Rory by now. He's normally ready to deploy his encyclopaedic knowledge of the William C. Daldy for...
01/04/2026

Most of you will know Rory by now. He's normally ready to deploy his encyclopaedic knowledge of the William C. Daldy for visitors to the ship., and he took the initiative to write a really good article for NZHeritage, and they sent someone to interview him and write this piece. This article in NZHeritage Magazine captures his enthusiasm for the ship pretty well. As e explains, Rory is one of the volunteers who completed his QDC qualification on board the Daldy ... read all about it here:

https://issuu.com/heritagenz/docs/heritage_new_zealand_perira_april_2026

Or catch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxleiyKE7Ow

Well done Rory.

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Devonport Wharf
Auckland
0624

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+6499743457

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