The Tui blaze: Daughter of famed explorer Kelly Tarlton reflects on vessel's rich history
The daughter of famed underwater explorer, treasure hunter and marine conservationist Kelly Tarlton says the historic vessel destroyed in today's fire was like a first home.
Fiona Tarlton was devastated to wake to the news The Tui had gone up in flames by the Waitangi Bridge in Paihia.
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