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Museum Notebook: The ill-fated dredge that blew up, killing crew 3 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read Kaione after the explosion, 28 March 1929. Photographer: T H Whetton. Whanganui Regional Museum Collection Ref: W-S-Aux-020 Whanganui Chronicle By: Sandi Black In the early 20th century the Whanganui harbour was booming but in danger of falling behind. The Wanganui Harbour Board wanted to accommodate increasingly large ships but the approach and port basin were too shallow and the port equipment was aging. In May 1914 the WHB borrowed £150,000 ($24 million in 2020) for improvements, includ...