Mike Schuler The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) has released its final report confirming the discovery of one of maritime history’s most significant vessels – HMS Endeavour – in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. The shipwreck, officially designated as site RI 2394, represents the remains of the British troop transport Lord Sandwich, formerly known as HMS Endeavour. The identification comesContinue reading “Captain Cook’s Long-Lost Ship HMS Endeavour, Confirmed in Newport Harbor”
Category Archives: All RNZN/NZDF News Past and Present
Royal Navy men’s and women’s hockey teams face difficult Royal New Zealand Navy tests on tour down under
Kyle Dixon – 9th June 2025 at 4:19pm The Royal Navy hockey association have been testing their men’s and women’s senior teams on an overseas tour in New Zealand. In a series of matches against the Royal New Zealand Navy teams, the British side have struggled for results in some competitive clashes. The first roundContinue reading “Royal Navy men’s and women’s hockey teams face difficult Royal New Zealand Navy tests on tour down under”
HMNZS Resolution (A14) was a hydrographic ship of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
Originally the United States Naval Ship USNS Tenacious (T-AGOS-17), the Stalwart-class ocean surveillance ship was used by the United States to locate and track Soviet submarines from 1989 to 1997, when she was transferred to the RNZN for use as a hydrographic survey ship. She served until 27 April 2012. She was subsequently sold toContinue reading “HMNZS Resolution (A14) was a hydrographic ship of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).”
Carrier USS George Washington Back in Japan Ahead of Summer Patrol
Dzirhan Mahadzir – June 6, 2025 11:44 AM – Updated: June 6, 2025 12:06 PM Forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) returned to Yokosuka this week after wrapping up sea trials ahead of a summer patrol. Meanwhile, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 wrapped up Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) drills on Iwo To (Iwo Jima) onContinue reading “Carrier USS George Washington Back in Japan Ahead of Summer Patrol”
USS Cabot/ESPS Dedalo
BySeaWaves Magazine – Jun 5, 2025 The US entered World War II with seven aircraft carriers but by early 1942 only one remained operational. In June of that year, in order to meet the Navy’s pressing demand for carriers while the Essex class was under construction, President Roosevelt ordered the conversion of nine Cleveland-class lightContinue reading “USS Cabot/ESPS Dedalo”
