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MV Tuhoe history MV Tuhoe History » MV TuhoeThe History of the MV Tuhoe. The MV Tuhoe was built in Auckland in 1919 by George Nicol and was launched on April 7. It was a 97-foot, double-masted auxiliary schooner, constructed of triple skin kauri for the Northern Steamship Company, intended for navigating the harbours andContinue reading “MV Tuhoe history”

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Adventures in a Minesweeper by Brian Eastwood Able Seaman, Jack Matthews Former Able Seaman, Jack Matthews, does not have any real regrets about joining the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1944. “Ok” says the old sailor, “There were a few hard times and often rough seas, but I was 18 years old and altogether itContinue reading “HMNZS Waiho – story of Able Seaman, Jack Matthews who served on HMNZS Waiho –”

HMNZS Waiho – story of Able Seaman, Jack Matthews who served on HMNZS Waiho – Adventures in a Minesweeper by Brian Eastwood Able Seaman, Jack Matthews Former Able Seaman, Jack Matthews, does not have any real regrets about joining the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1944. “Ok” says the old sailor, “There were a few hardContinue reading “HMNZS Waiho – story of Able Seaman, Jack Matthews who served on HMNZS Waiho –”

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 nine months to complete.Continue reading “HMNZS Whakarire –”