The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
The Wellington and Havelock Steam Shipping Company
The Wellington and Havelock Steam Shipping Company (Captain J. E. Westrup and Mr. Wm. Bennett, owners). The s.s. “Wairoa,” which belongs to the above Company, trades between Wellington, Havelock, Motueka, and Patea, making about two trips per week. The present proprietors purchased the vessel early in 1896.