HMNZS Tarapunga (A08) was a modified Moa class inshore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). HMNZS Tarapunga was a modified Moa class inshore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). She was built by 1980 by the Whangarei Engineering and Construction Company as a version re-engineered for use as an inshore survey vessel. After decommissioning, she was purchased by North American owners and can be seen in Harper’s Island EpisodeContinue reading “HMNZS Tarapunga – Moa Class – Includes video in her new life”
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Survey Ships and Oceanographic Research – HMNZS Tarapunga – Moa Class (A08)
HMNZS Tarapunga was a modified Moa class inshore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) HMNZS Tarapunga was a modified Moa class inshore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). She was built by 1980 by the Whangarei Engineering and Construction Company as a version re-engineered for use as an inshore survey vessel. After decommissioning, she was purchased by North American owners and can be seen in Harper’s Island Episode 1,Continue reading “Survey Ships and Oceanographic Research – HMNZS Tarapunga – Moa Class (A08)”
