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RNZN Liberty Boats – HMNZS Duchess (T07) and a fine looking ship indeed -Liberty boat for HMNZS Tamaki, Motuihe Island among other jobs. 2 photos

HMNZS Duchess, Training Jetty HMNZS Duchess (T07) Built: 1897 Mackie & Thompson ScotlandType: Auxiliary Minesweeper/Examination VesselPennant No.: T07Displacement: 314 tons gross, 137 tons netLength: 133.6 ft. /40.7 m Beam: 26 ft./7.9 m Draft: 10.3 ft./3.1 mPropulsion: Steam reciprocating 650 ihp, single shaft, coalSpeed: 12 knotsComplement: 17 as MS, 24 as Exam. VesselArmament: 1 light MGContinue reading “RNZN Liberty Boats – HMNZS Duchess (T07) and a fine looking ship indeed -Liberty boat for HMNZS Tamaki, Motuihe Island among other jobs. 2 photos”