HMNZS Cook – 1943-44 Clyde Quay, Wellington – later 1944-46 – Shelly Bay, Wellington Shelley Bay Base – Formerly known as HMNZS Cook Wellington’s Shelly Bay was formally commissioned as HMNZS Cook on 1 June 1944. Three vessels were assigned to assist with anti-submarine netting maintenance and anti-submarine targeting. 03 March, 2023 Since the former defence baseContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Cook”