Wanganui's celebrated paddle steamer Waimarie has hit rough waters, with one board member and the manager resigning.
Board member Ed Boyd said yesterday he had quit and confirmed that manager Peter Hardy had also resigned.
Mr Boyd said he would not be making any comment at this stage, other than to say he needed to give more time to his business.
The Chronicle could not contact Mr Hardy but, according to Mr Boyd, there were contractual arrangements that would probably prevent Mr Hardy making any comment.
The Waimarie and Riverboat Museum are run by the Whanganui Riverboat Restoration & Navigation Trust. A message was left with trust chair Chris Jones but she had not responded by late yesterday. It is understood she is in Australia.