Category Archives: RNZN Liberty Boats –
RNZN Liberty Boats -Matamua – HMNZS Philomel liberty boat , a sister boat was Mahanga but no photo
RNZN Liberty Boats –Taihoa – Philomel liberty boat
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RNZN Liberty Boats – Fairmile Maori – Liberty boat, also known as a Tamaki tram because of her carrying personnel to HMNZS Tamaki, Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga –
HMNZS Maori – ML409 alongside Waiheke ferries Iris Moana ex HMNZS Maori – ML409 and Ngaroma ex ML402 (underway) at Auckland’s ferry terminal 1980’s.Both ships were sold to Singapore between 1987 and 1992.I assume Ngaroma still survives,but Iris Moana,on a voyage to Sri Lanka was captured and subsequently sunk by the Tamill Tiger separatists.
RNZN Liberty Boats – Fairmile Kahu (Ex) – Liberty boat, also known as a Tamaki tram because of her carrying personnel to HMNZS Tamaki, Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga – Photos of her life to date
This was her configuration when I was crew on her A sad sight as she languished here at Greenhithe for many years in a neglected state
