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RNZN Ship of the Day – HMNZS Southland ex HMS Dido. Following a defence review at the start of the 1980s, the ship was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), and was recommissioned as HMNZS Southland. Southland remained in service until 1995. After decommissioning, the frigate was towed to the Philippines, where her boilers were removed, then to India for scrapping.

HMNZS Southland (ex HMS Dido) alongside HMS Lowestoft HMS Dido was a Royal Navy (RN) Leander-class frigate. Entering service in 1961, Dido was involved in the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation, served with NATO’s Standing Naval Force Atlantic on several occasions, and was one of the frigates used for the filming of the drama series Warship. Following aContinue reading “RNZN Ship of the Day – HMNZS Southland ex HMS Dido. Following a defence review at the start of the 1980s, the ship was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), and was recommissioned as HMNZS Southland. Southland remained in service until 1995. After decommissioning, the frigate was towed to the Philippines, where her boilers were removed, then to India for scrapping.”

HMNZS Aotearoa to make first trip to her home port of Taranaki

Jane Matthews11:51, Apr 19 2021 Facebook Twitter Reddit Email SUPPLIED/STUFF HMNZS Aotearoa will visit her ceremonial home of Taranaki for the first time on Wednesday, for a week-long stay. Taranaki locals will get the opportunity to get on board the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newest and biggest ship this weekend after it arrives in PortContinue reading “HMNZS Aotearoa to make first trip to her home port of Taranaki”

HMNZS Southland (ex HMS Dido) alongside HMS Lowestoft

  HMS Dido was a Royal Navy (RN) Leander-class frigate. Entering service in 1961, Dido was involved in the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation, served with NATO’s Standing Naval Force Atlantic on several occasions, and was one of the frigates used for the filming of the drama series Warship. Following a defence review at the start of the 1980s, the ship was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), and wasContinue reading “HMNZS Southland (ex HMS Dido) alongside HMS Lowestoft”

Royal New Zealand Navy celebrates 21st birthday of Te Taua Moana Marae in Auckland

Caroline Williams13:48, Apr 15 2021 Facebook Twitter Reddit Email DAVID WHITE/STUFF Chief of Navy Rear Admiral David Proctor with Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia and his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai at the 21st birthday celebration of Te Taua Moana Marae. The Royal New Zealand Navy is celebrating the 21st birthday of its Te Taua Moana Marae​ inContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy celebrates 21st birthday of Te Taua Moana Marae in Auckland”