John Currin (JC 's Naval and Military)

HMS Gambia (pennant number 48, later C48) was a Crown Colony-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy. She was in the service of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) as HMNZS Gambia from 1943 to 1946.

HMNZS Achilles was a Leander-class light cruiser, the second of five in the class. She served in the Royal New Zealand Navy in the Second World War.

Allan C. Green – State Library of Victoria – Allan C. Green collection of glass negatives. lHMS Achilles and HMS Leander 1938 HMS Philomel alongside training jetty Achilles crew members returning aboard at Rio de Janeiro HMS Achilles, USS Louisville, Melb Feb. 1930’s The 7000 ton light cruiser HMNZS Achilles at Malta. The Achilles belongsContinue reading “HMNZS Achilles was a Leander-class light cruiser, the second of five in the class. She served in the Royal New Zealand Navy in the Second World War.”

Hull damaged as NZ warship berths in high winds

Royal NZ Navy frigate Te Kaha pictured at Devonport Naval base. (file photo)PHIL DOYLE / STUFF Andrea Vance May 21, 2024 https://www.thepress.co.nz/politics/350284063/hull-damaged-nz-warship-berths-high-winds One of the navy’s troubled frigates has limped into port with a gash in its hull after smashing into a wharf. HMNZS Te Kaha sustained damage when it struck the wharf at Auckland’sContinue reading “Hull damaged as NZ warship berths in high winds”

Minesweeper Hananui II

Mine sweeper – Hananui II.She entered service very late in feb 1919 This was owned by Messers Jagger and Hardy of Auckland and a Charter Agreement, similar to those for the other two vessels (Simplon and Janie Seddon) was drawn up. Unlike the other vessels, there were no naval personnel on board for sweeping operations,Continue reading “Minesweeper Hananui II”

HMS/HMNZS “Simplon” 69 ton 1918 trawler/coaster

HMS/HMNZS “Simplon” 69 ton 1918 trawler/coasterRetired 1946.Returned to Sanfords in 1946. Simplon was a problem throughout. Captain Freeland had to be relieved of his command at the end of May 1918, subsequently being awarded compensation, apparently for mental strain and a nervous breakdown. On 26 March the departure of the vessels from Wellington was delayedContinue reading “HMS/HMNZS “Simplon” 69 ton 1918 trawler/coaster”