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Rebuilding of the hall commenced immediately, the new and current building was opened on Saturday 17th October 1953 by Sir John Allum. Some of the major structural timbers and the floorboards of the upper level are Oregon Pine. These were donated by the USMC - [[US Fleet Marine Force, Pacific]] who were based in Auckland during [[World War II]] and were de-constructing their pre-fabricated buildings at this time. |
Rebuilding of the hall commenced immediately, the new and current building was opened on Saturday 17th October 1953 by Sir John Allum. Some of the major structural timbers and the floorboards of the upper level are Oregon Pine. These were donated by the USMC - [[US Fleet Marine Force, Pacific]] who were based in Auckland during [[World War II]] and were de-constructing their pre-fabricated buildings at this time. |
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In 1977 built an entrance hall incorporating toilet facilities |
In 1977 built an entrance hall incorporating toilet facilities |
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| The Ship, Coxs Bay, Auckland | |
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| Alternative names | Hawke Sea Scout Hall |
| General information | |
| Type | Boatshed & Scout Hall |
| Current tenants | Hawke Sea Scouts |
| Construction started | 1952 |
| Completed | 1953 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Artisan Design |
| Main contractor | Local Volunteers |
History
In January 1928, a boat shed was errected at the foot of Jervois Road and became the headquarters of Hawke Sea Scouts[1]. As the group grew in size a hall was built over the top of the old boat shed in 1943 [2]. In 1951 "The Ship", as the building is locally referenced, was further extended [3]. Sadly on the 21st of July 1952 a disastrous fire swept through the building with almost total loss of building and gear. In addition to locally significant trophies destroyed, one item of national historical significance was lost in the fire; this was the White Ensign flown by the NZ cruiser HMNZS Achilles during the Battle of the River Plate and also flown at the Japanese Surrender at the end of World War II) was lost in the fire [4].
Rebuilding of the hall commenced immediately, the new and current building was opened on Saturday 17th October 1953 by Sir John Allum. Some of the major structural timbers and the floorboards of the upper level are Oregon Pine. These were donated by the USMC - US Fleet Marine Force, Pacific who were based in Auckland during World War II [5] and were de-constructing their pre-fabricated buildings at the Western Springs camp at this time.
In 1977 built an entrance hall incorporating toilet facilities