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HMNZS/HMAS Inverell (J233 or M233)

HMAS Inverell, named for the town of Inverell, New South Wales, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned solely by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).[1] After World War II, the corvette was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), where she served from 1952 to 1976. Design and construction [edit] Main article: Bathurst-classContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Inverell (J233 or M233)”

HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)

HMNZS/HMAS Echuca, named for the town of Echuca, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) RNZN serviceOn 5 March 1952, Echuca and three other Bathurst-class corvettes (HMA Ships Inverell, Kiama, and Stawell) were transferred to theContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)”

Royal New Zealand Navy’s sub-Antarctic science trip sows sailing seed for Dunedin student

In 2023, Dunedin high school student Nora Paicu travelled to the sub-Antarctic islands aboard the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury. 19 May, 2025 She was part of a science-focused BLAKE Expeditions group, but she found the naval experience so inspirational she decided to join the Naval Reserve Force. Last month, Ordinary Maritime Trade OperatorContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy’s sub-Antarctic science trip sows sailing seed for Dunedin student”

USS Truman due to join NATO drill in Mediterranean after eventful stint in Red Sea

By ALISON BATH STARS AND STRIPES • May 19, 2025 The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman sails through the Mediterranean Sea on May 18, 2025, in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. Truman just ended about five months on duty in the Red Sea as part of U.S. military operations against the HouthisContinue reading “USS Truman due to join NATO drill in Mediterranean after eventful stint in Red Sea”

HMNZS Aotearoa departs on resupply mission to Antarctica

17 January, 2025 HMNZS Aotearoa, the Royal New Zealand Navy’s maritime sustainment vessel, is sailing to Antarctica to deliver food, supplies and engineering equipment for New Zealand and United States bases on the ice. Commander Rob Welford, Aotearoa’s Commanding Officer, says he and his ship’s company are excited to be travelling to a part ofContinue reading “HMNZS Aotearoa departs on resupply mission to Antarctica”