IFTTT – Page 28 – JCs Royal New Zealand Navy Ships and New Zealand Defence, Also other World Defence Updates

HMNZS Leander Calliope Dock repairs – HMNZS Leander was a light cruiser which served with the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II. She was the lead ship of a class of light ships, the Leander-class light cruiser and was initially named HMS Leander.

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HMNZS Taranaki

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HDML – Q1186 – In 1946 H.D.M.L. Q1186 was dismantled for spares by the R.N.Z.N.

The only photo I found of HMNZS Q1186, the other two – HMNZS Paea Ex Q1184, HMNZS Tarapunga Ex Q1187 alongside HMS Philomel – the original Philomel Madden and Lewis Company – Sausalito – California (Contract Number, D.A.N.O.B.S. 585) This company built four, which were Q1183, Q1184, Q1185, Q1186. They were shipped to Wellington N.Z.Continue reading “HDML – Q1186 – In 1946 H.D.M.L. Q1186 was dismantled for spares by the R.N.Z.N.”

HDML – Q1185 – Manga (P3567) Laid up 1945. Trans’d to NZ Army as Bombardier. Returned from Army 1959. Fishery protection 1960-74. Transferred to RNZNVR 1974. Converted for Survey mid-late 1970s. Sold 1982.

Left RNZN 1980. Said to be at Kaipara for rebuilding. Owner bought boat ashore and bulldozed. HMNZS Manga HMNZS Paea P3552 with HMNZS Mako P 3551 and HMNZS Manga P3567 off North Head via WordPress https://ift.tt/5yMPbOE https://ift.tt/kuNgneq June 26, 2024 at 02:33PM

HDML – Q1184 – Paea (P3552) Laid up 1945. Fishery protection 1946-72. Survey 1972-76 Auckland. Reserves 1975-77. Sold 12/84.

HDML – Q1184 – Paea (P3552)HMNZS Paea Auckland 6/8/1983Keeping anti nuclear protest boats away from USS Texas In Picton 2005 being restored to wartime configuration by private owner. Purchased by Keith and Heather in 2008 and brought to Auckland. Now moored at Kauri Point in Auckland and used regularly for pleasure. Paea in her newContinue reading “HDML – Q1184 – Paea (P3552) Laid up 1945. Fishery protection 1946-72. Survey 1972-76 Auckland. Reserves 1975-77. Sold 12/84.”