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HMNZS Breeze (T02/T371) was a coastal cargo boat which was requisitioned by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and converted into a minesweeper.

Breeze joined the 25th Minesweeping Flotilla at Tulagi in April 1943. On her arrival she was also formed, with Matai and her sister ship Gale, into the 9th Auxiliary Minesweeping group within the flotilla. They carried out night-time patrol and escort duties under COMSOPAC control. The Japanese were well north by this time, but occasionally made sudden attacks into American strongholds around Guadalcanal. InContinue reading “HMNZS Breeze (T02/T371) was a coastal cargo boat which was requisitioned by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and converted into a minesweeper.”

RNZN History – These images are probably the only existing images of Q1186 (top left). Interestingly, Q1186 possible never had a P number she was cannibalised for spare parts in 1947- 48 Hull was sold 1948 for 660 pounds to J B Jobling Auckland who rebuilt her as private launch and named Wings Afloat he resold her in 1956 to the old Coast Guard and renamed Stratus resold again 1958 then did a runner to Sydney as Wings Afloat unknown since 1970.

  HMS/HMNZS PHILOMEL at Devonport, Auckland The ML to right (Tarapunga Q1187) is inboard of  Q1184 (Paea).  All three ML’s alongside HMNZS Philomel. Images from 1943 – 1945. Background possible  HMNZS Inchkeith, T155, Minesweeper · Isles class, 1941 – 1946 Officers motor boat coming into the steps. More info on ML’s courtesy of this blogContinue reading “RNZN History – These images are probably the only existing images of Q1186 (top left). Interestingly, Q1186 possible never had a P number she was cannibalised for spare parts in 1947- 48 Hull was sold 1948 for 660 pounds to J B Jobling Auckland who rebuilt her as private launch and named Wings Afloat he resold her in 1956 to the old Coast Guard and renamed Stratus resold again 1958 then did a runner to Sydney as Wings Afloat unknown since 1970.”

RNZ Navy vessel popular attraction

 Published November 30, 2020 2:01PM   < back IN THE SIGHTS: Leading Seaman Combat Specialist Victoria Clements shows Nixen Gooch some of the fire power onboard HMNZS Manawanui. Picture by Paul Rickard CAPTAIN’S CHAIR: Navigation officer Samara Mankelow with Archie Alder at the helm of HMNZS Manawanui. Picture by Paul Rickard next > Eastland PortContinue reading “RNZ Navy vessel popular attraction”

Royal Navy Sailors Declared Ready To Guard Windsor Castle The sailors will start guarding the castle – which is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions – next week.

 27th November 2020 at 5:55pm A Royal Navy contingent has been declared ready to guard Windsor Castle after passing an inspection from the British Army. First sentries from a division of 35 sailors, drawn from three fighting arms and establishments across the UK, will assume guard duties at the castle in Berkshire from 30 November to 21 December. This marksContinue reading “Royal Navy Sailors Declared Ready To Guard Windsor Castle The sailors will start guarding the castle – which is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions – next week.”