Fairmiles of RNZN – Fairmile Q401 Later Mahurangi

Currin FamilyMarch 21, 2025Coastal Forces of the Royal New Zealand Navy - Fairmiles of RNZN, Coastal Forces of the Royal New Zealand Navy - Fairmiles of RNZN - Fairmile Q401 Later Mahurangi

HMNZS Fairmile Q401 Later Mahurangi

An original black and white photograph of Fairmile Q401 on the slip. Starboard bow view of a warship with the number Q401 on the side, on the slip. On the reverse are the notes “80F90” “Vessel type Fairmile Q401”. Circa 1940s.
Maker
Collins, Tudor Washington (b.1898, d.1970)
Production date
Circa 1940s

An original black and white photograph of Fairmile Q401 underway in the Hauraki Gulf.

An original black and white photograph of Fairmile Q401 underway in the Hauraki Gulf. Port side view of a small warship underway with Q401 on the bow. Crew sitting on deck abreast of the superstructure. Circa 1940s

An original black and white photograph of Fairmile Q401 in the Hauraki Gulf. One the reverse are the words “Fairmile ‘B’ type, ML401, Displacement 85 tons, Dimensions 112 x 17 x 4 feet, Guns 2 40 mm AA 2 DCT + 20DG. Machinery BHP 1200 = 17.7 knots Complement 16.” Auckland, 1943?

Q401 “Mahurangi”

Q401 “Mahurangi” Top left in photo – HMNZS Fairmile Q401 “Mahurangi” – Lost, Cook Islands 1954. No other information.

Discover more from JCs Royal New Zealand Navy Ships and New Zealand Defence, Also other World Defence Updates

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.