Explosive Second World War relics that have lain underwater in Port Vila Harbour for nearly 80 years have been rendered safe by Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) divers, at the request of the Government of Vanuatu. 26 JUNE, 2024 The five 1000lb bombs – likely disposed of via a ship at the end of theContinue reading “Second World War-era bombs in Vanuatu made safe by RNZ Navy divers”
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Tech, science and weaponry on board NZ Navy frigate
A passion for science and technology has steered Lieutenant Oli Cook on a career as a Navy Weapon Engineering Officer 26 JUNE, 2024 Lieutenant Cook, from Warkworth, is the Assistant Weapon Engineering Officer on board HMNZS Te Kaha. He attended King’s College in Auckland, and says the idea of a Defence Force career popped upContinue reading “Tech, science and weaponry on board NZ Navy frigate”
HMNZS Leander Calliope Dock repairs – HMNZS Leander was a light cruiser which served with the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II. She was the lead ship of a class of light ships, the Leander-class light cruiser and was initially named HMS Leander.
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HMNZS Taranaki
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HDML – Q1186 – In 1946 H.D.M.L. Q1186 was dismantled for spares by the R.N.Z.N.
The only photo I found of HMNZS Q1186, the other two – HMNZS Paea Ex Q1184, HMNZS Tarapunga Ex Q1187 alongside HMS Philomel – the original Philomel Madden and Lewis Company – Sausalito – California (Contract Number, D.A.N.O.B.S. 585) This company built four, which were Q1183, Q1184, Q1185, Q1186. They were shipped to Wellington N.Z.Continue reading “HDML – Q1186 – In 1946 H.D.M.L. Q1186 was dismantled for spares by the R.N.Z.N.”
