Bathurst Class – HMNZS Inverell

HMNZS Inverell (J233/M233) HMAS Inverell, named for the town of Inverell, New South Wales, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned solely by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).[1] After World War II, the corvette was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), where she served from 1952 to 1976. Design and construction[edit]Continue reading “Bathurst Class – HMNZS Inverell”

New Zealand Navy officer says joining NZDF was best decision of her life

Waikato Herald Midshipman Montana Hartley. Photo / NZDF Joining the Royal New Zealand Navy has been the “best decision” of her life, Tokoroa 18-year-old Montana Hartley says. The newly minted naval officer just completed 22 weeks of junior officer and basic training at Devonport Naval Base and has now been posted to Wellington, to work at the New Zealand Defence Force’sContinue reading “New Zealand Navy officer says joining NZDF was best decision of her life”