HMS Achilles alongside Aotea Quay, Wellington, in the late 1930s. Launched in 1932, the cruiser joined the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy in 1936.

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Following the formal establishment of the Royal New Zealand Navy in October 1941, the ship became HMNZS Achilles.

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June 08, 2024 at 04:07PM

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