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).[1] After World War II, the corvette was one of four sold to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). She served as HMNZS Kiama from 1952 until 1976, when theContinue reading “Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Kiama (M353)”
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Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348) –
HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Starwell’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 “Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348) –”
HMNZS Te Kaha at the Royal Canadian Fleet Review – British Columbia
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”
NZ navy may need to work with Australia to grow capability – experts
@elle_odwyer Ellen.O’Dwyer@rnz.co.nz HMNZS Te Mana The Royal NZ Navy is facing critical shortages in many areas, say defence experts. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Defence Force New Zealand’s navy has a critical need for equipment and staffing, defence experts are warning, with some saying it needs to align closer to the Royal Australian Navy. The government has signalled its intentionContinue reading “NZ navy may need to work with Australia to grow capability – experts”
