She was commissioned in 1941 for minesweeping and anti-submarine roles. From 1948 to 1956 she functioned as a training ship. On 29 January 1943, with her sister ship Moa, Kiwi rammed and wrecked[1] the Japanese submarine I-1. At the time Kiwi was under the command of Lieutenant Commander Gordon Bridson who was awarded the DSC and the United States Navy Cross[2] for this action. Leading Signalman Campbell Howard Buchanan (7 April 1920, Port Chalmers –Continue reading “RNZN History – HMNZS Kiwi (T102) was a Bird class minesweeper of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Video of action by HMNZS Kiwi and HMNZS Moa”
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USS Harry S. Truman Transits Strait of Gibraltar, Sailing West
Mallory Shelbourne – May 23, 2025 1:44 PM Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar early this morning as it headed home following an eight-month deployment.Truman is westbound in the Atlantic Ocean, a Navy official confirmed to USNI News Friday. The carrier transited the strait at around 1:45 a.m. local time, accordingContinue reading “USS Harry S. Truman Transits Strait of Gibraltar, Sailing West”
HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)
HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Stawell’s career was spent in three areas. Initially, she served as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following this, Stawell participated in a variety of escort, minesweeping, and combat roles throughout New Guinea waters.[1] In the final third of her career, the ship spent time in Hong KongContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)”
HMNZS/HMAS Kiama (M353)
HMAS Kiama, named for the coastal town of Kiama, 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). After World War II, the corvette was one of four sold to the Royal New Zealand NavyContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Kiama (M353)”
Royal blessing for new frigate as HRH The Princess of Wales names HMS Glasgow
Share Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, gave her blessing to the Royal Navy’s newest Type 26 class frigate. Royal Navy press release Smashing a bottle of whisky against the hull for good luck, Her Royal Highness formally named HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates at the leading edgeContinue reading “Royal blessing for new frigate as HRH The Princess of Wales names HMS Glasgow”
