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SS Maheno 2
SS Maheno was an ocean liner belonging to the Union Company of New Zealand that operated in the Tasman Sea, crossing between New Zealand and Australia, from 1905 until 1935. She was also used as a hospital ship by the New Zealand Naval Forces during World War I. She was washed ashore on Fraser Island by a cyclone in 1935 where the disintegrating wreck remains as a popular tourist attraction
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SS Maheno 2 - A Timeless Relic of Maritime History
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. In this print by Jordanwhipps1987, we are transported back in time to witness the haunting beauty of the SS Maheno 2. Once a majestic ocean liner belonging to the Union Company of New Zealand, this vessel traversed the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand from 1905 until 1935. The SS Maheno's illustrious history doesn't end there. During World War I, she served as a hospital ship for the New Zealand Naval Forces, providing critical aid and comfort to wounded soldiers. However, fate had other plans for her. Caught in the merciless grip of a cyclone in 1935, this proud ship was tragically washed ashore on Fraser Island. Now reduced to a disintegrating wreck that has withstood the test of time, it stands as an enduring testament to both human resilience and nature's power. Today, tourists flock from all corners of the globe to witness firsthand this remarkable relic nestled amidst Fraser Island's pristine surroundings. As they explore its weathered remains and imagine its glorious past life at sea, visitors can't help but be captivated by its silent tales whispered through rusting metal and crumbling wood. Jordanwhipps1987 masterfully captures not only the physical decay but also the ethereal allure that surrounds SS Maheno 2. This print serves as a poignant reminder that even in ruin lies immense beauty – an evoc
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