February 1944, HDML (Harbour Defence Motor Launch) Q1183 – known later as Mako seen at sea in the Auckland Area. Q1183 was used for anti-submarine patrols in the approach to Auckland which meant as far as Cape Brett and the outer Hauraki Gulf. From March 1944 with the Fairmiles away in the Solomon Islands, Q1183 and the other HDMLs also undertook patrol work. #NZNavy #WW2
https://ift.tt/RBTUxJ4 HDML’s, Q1183 HMNZS Mako February 13, 2026 at 01:25PM
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