In 1909 , they purchased two tramp steamers ( Pakeha , renamed Broderick , and Rangatira , renamed Brodmore ) for the China trade .
In 1909 , they converted them into refrigerated ships .
In 1909 , they purchased two tramp steamers ( Pakeha , renamed Broderick , and Rangatira , renamed Brodmore ) for the China trade and converted them into refrigerated ships .