https://ift.tt/2Zf8dve She was one of two Leanders built for the RNZN, the other being the Batch 3 HMNZS Canterbury. These two New Zealand ships relieved British ships of the Armilla patrol during the Falklands conflict, freeing British ships for deployment. https://ift.tt/EkQGTHN https://ift.tt/oX53Ev6 Leander class of RNZN, Waikato (F55) February 09, 2026 at 04:45PM