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HMNZS Ikatere – not a well known vessel in the RNZN but was used during WW2 as an examination vessel and a dan layer – below are some photos of Ikatere which was once owned by and ex matelot who some will know of.

Ikatere towing lifeboats – poss from Niagra sinking – can anyone verify please? The IKATERE  in Auckland ? 1940-50s  Some notes on Ikatere –  Ex-HMNZS Ikatere –  During October 1943 the short lines of mines in the minor channels on either side of Rakino Island in the Hauraki Gulf were swept by the Thomas CurrellContinue reading “HMNZS Ikatere – not a well known vessel in the RNZN but was used during WW2 as an examination vessel and a dan layer – below are some photos of Ikatere which was once owned by and ex matelot who some will know of.”