HMNZS Canterbury is a multi-role vessel (MRV)[clarification needed] of the Royal New Zealand Navy. She was commissioned in June 2007, and is the second ship of the Royal New Zealand Navy to carry the name. She is also New Zealand’s first purpose-built strategic sealift ship.[5] Planning and design[edit] Further information: Project Protector As early as 1988 the Royal New Zealand Navy hadContinue reading “Logistic Support Vessel – HMNZS Canterbury – L421”
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Q1194 – HMNZS Ngapona, and open day at Devonport Naval Base, New Zealand (Date unknown)
HDML – Q1183 Mako (P3551)
HMNZS Mako (Q1183/P3551) is a former Harbour Defence Motor Launch (HDML) of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Commissioned in March 1943, the ship saw service in home waters during World War II. She was built by Madden and Lewis Company in Sausalito, California. HMNZS Mako P3551 – credit this. It was taken by the late Bruce Nicol at Wellington on 14 October 1970.Continue reading “HDML – Q1183 Mako (P3551)”
Fairmiles of RNZN – Fairmile Q411 Later Kahu
HMNZS Fairmile Q411 Later Kahu HMNZS Kahu (P3571)Career (New Zealand) Royal New Zealand naval ensignLaid down: 1942Commissioned: 1947Decommissioned: 1965General characteristicsClass & type: Fairmile B class motor launchDisplacement: 85 tonsLength: 112 ft (34 m)Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)Draught: 4 ft 9 in (1.45 m)Propulsion: Twin petrol engines totaling 1200 bhpSpeed: 20 knotsRange: 1500 milesContinue reading “Fairmiles of RNZN – Fairmile Q411 Later Kahu”
Fairmiles of RNZN – Fairmile Q410 Later La Reta
HMNZS Fairmile Q410 Later La Reta
