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HMNZS Whakarire – The Napier dredge Whakarire was hired in April 1943 and also fitted out as a gate vessel. It was not until October 1943 that the Claymore and Whakarire were commissioned and commenced duty at the main gate of the boom. The anti-boat piled obstruction across the outer harbour at Wellington took nineContinue reading “HMNZS Whakarire –”

HMNZS Whakarire – The Napier dredge Whakarire was hired in April 1943 and also fitted out as a gate vessel. It was not until October 1943 that the Claymore and Whakarire were commissioned and commenced duty at the main gate of the boom. The anti-boat piled obstruction across the outer harbour at Wellington took nineContinue reading “HMNZS Whakarire –”

HMNZS Takapu, A 07, and predecessor.   HMNZS Takapu, A 07, and predecessor via Blogger http://ift.tt/1LCOPpV

HMNZS Takapu and Tarapunga behind.   HMNZS Takapu and Tarapunga behind via Blogger http://ift.tt/1LCOMdT

Whangarei Engineering and Construction Company Commissioned: 1980 Decommissioned: 8 June 2000 General characteristics Class and type: Modified Moa class inshore patrol vessel Displacement: 91.5 ton standard; 105 ton full load Length: 27 m (89 ft) Beam: 6.1 m (20 ft) Draught: 2.4 m (7.9 ft) Propulsion: Two Cummins diesels (710 hp) Twin shafts Speed: 12Continue reading “The former HMNZS Tarapunga”