major surveys are required. There is a historic slipway for this purpose at the south west corner of the Frankton arm of Lake Wakatipu. The slipway is equipped with a steam engine driven winch. The boiler and steam engine used to power the winch were originally in service on Lake Wakatipu in the paddle steamer Antrim, originally launched in 1869. The Antrim was dismantled from 1920, but the boiler and engine were recovered for use on the slipway. The Antrim engine is recognised as a significant part of New Zealand's engineering heritage. Current status The Earnslaw celebrated her centenary in October 2012 and continues in routine operation carrying tourist passengers across Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm, a tourism operation with farm tours, horse treks, heritage tours, barbecue lunches and evening dining at the historic Colonel's Homestead. The ship works fourteen-hour days in the summer months and cruises for eleven months of the year, despite being over 100 years old. Visitors to the region can undertake a 1.5-hour cruise on board the TSS Earnslaw and view the workings of the steam engine and stokers. Each year, the TSS Earnslaw undergoes an annual survey – typically from late May to early June – with every second year being taken out of the lake. Passengers have access to a walkway in the engine room, where they can observe the operation of the engines during the cruise. Captains The ship's captains include the following: George Herbert (Captain 1935) Tom Luckie (NZR Captain 19?? - 1952) Alexander Munro (NZR Captain 1952 - 1955) Patrick Bennetts (NZR Captain 1955 - 1964 - he was on the crew for 30 years) Patrick R. McSoriley (NZR Captain 1964 - 1968 - he first joined the crew in 1941) Sandy McLean (Captain 1968 - 1969) Maru Bradshaw (Captain 1969 - 1991) Gallery References Bibliography Malcolm Mackay, Lady of the Lake: The TSS Earnslaw Story, Malcolm Mackay, Queenstown, 1999. Jenny McLeod, TSS Earnslaw : celebrating 100 years, 1912-2012, Te Anau, N.Z.: Real Journeys, 2012. . External links NZ National Maritime Museum record 15 facts you didn't know about the TSS Earnslaw Ships built in New Zealand Ships of New Zealand Ferries of New Zealand Steamships of New Zealand 1912 ships Queenstown, New Zealand Tourist attractions in Otago