History of Fort Takapuna The Royal New Zealand Navy’s real association with Narrow Neck dates from 1963, when the Training establishment, HMNZS Tamaki, moved into some surplus Army space. At that time there was still a strong army presence, in fact during the flag raising ceremony on 26 September, of what was to become the Administration Block,Continue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Tamaki – Fort Cautley, Narrow Neck. (From 1963 – 1993) – Now part of HMNZS Philomel”
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NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Tamaki – Motuihe Island
1941-1963 HMNZS Tamaki 1941-1963 HMNZS Tamaki “The Rock” ReunionOn 14 February 2020 an event was held on Motuihe to remember all the men who served in the Navy on Motuihe. A large group of veterans (approximately 250) traveled to the island on a vehicular ferry which landed them on Ocean Beach. They took part inContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Tamaki – Motuihe Island “
NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Wakefield, Formerly HMNZS Philomel II (1948–53)
HMNZS Wakefield (1954 – current) Wellington – Command and administration staff for naval personnel resident outside the Greater Auckland area. Formerly Philomel II Contact details Phone:+64 4 496 0999Street address:Defence House2-12 Aitken StreetWellingtonNew ZealandPostal address:Private Bag 39997WellingtonNew Zealand Website(external link)More contact details(external link) Royal New Zealand Navy Te Taua Moana O Aotearoa Their role is to:Continue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Wakefield, Formerly HMNZS Philomel II (1948–53)”
NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards –HMNZS Philomel – includes some historic photos
HMNZS Philomel is the main administrative base of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Originally a training base on board the cruiser from which it takes its name, it is part of the Devonport Naval Base on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. History [edit] The naval base was founded in 1921 when the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy was first formed. The old cruiser HMS Philomel, with her enginesContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards –HMNZS Philomel – includes some historic photos”
