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HMS/HMNZS Gambia (pennant number 48, later C48) was a Crown Colony-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy. She was in the service of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) as HMNZS Gambia from 1943 to 1946.

Telegraph branch She was named after the then Crown colony of The Gambia, and has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Gambia_%2848%29

Leonardo proposes AW159 for New Zealand helicopter replacement

Within the anticipated MHR framework, Leonardo will offer a Wildcat Support Centre in Auckland for the new helicopters. John HillMarch 27, 2024 Share this article Leonardo UK has proposed its AW159 Wildcat rotorcraft as a solution to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) as a solution for its Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) programme. At the endContinue reading “Leonardo proposes AW159 for New Zealand helicopter replacement”

The Antarctic experience

Royal New Zealand Navy Supply Technician, Sub-Lieutenant Henry Cunningham shares his experience on deployment to the icy continent at the bottom of the planet. 26 MARCH, 2024 Since arriving in Antarctica on October 16th, I’ve had a multitude of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and had the pleasure of meeting some truly fascinating individuals during my six-month deployment.Continue reading “The Antarctic experience”

HMNZS Achilles

HMNZS Achilles was a Leander-class light cruiser, the second of five in the class. She served in the Royal New Zealand Navy in the Second World War. She was launched in 1931 for the Royal Navy, loaned to New Zealand in 1936 and transferred to the new Royal New Zealand Navy in 1941. She became famous for her part in the Battle of theContinue reading “HMNZS Achilles”

RNZN tug/workboat Arataki – photos

Launched 40 % complete as YTL 627 for USN in 1945.1947 towed to Naval Dockyard at Auckland and completed 10/1948 for use as a tug. Later sold privately, then spent many years laid up at Bluff and Dunedin and eventually brokken up during 2012.