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HMNZS RESOLUTION (A14)

via John Currin (JC – Ex-RNZN) – Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2pPvDOz HMNZS RESOLUTION (A14)HMNZS Resolution (A14) was a hydrographic ship of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). Originally the United States Naval Ship USNS Tenacious (T-AGOS-17), the Stalwart-class ocean surveillance ship was used by the United States to locate and track Soviet submarines from 1989Continue reading “HMNZS RESOLUTION (A14)”

HMNZS Achilles (70)

via John Currin (JC – Ex-RNZN) – Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2pRbqXX HMNZS Achilles (70)HMNZS Achilles was a Leander-class light cruiser which served with the Royal New Zealand Navy in the Second World War, the second of five in the class. Originally constructed by the Royal Navy, she was loaned to New Zealand in 1936 beforeContinue reading “HMNZS Achilles (70)”

HMNZS ROTOITI – P3569

via John Currin (JC – Ex-RNZN) – Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2qmpnjW HMNZS ROTOITI – P3569HMNZS Rotoiti is a Protector-class inshore patrol boat of the Royal New Zealand Navy. These boats perform border and fishery protection patrols.She was fitted out in Whangarei and on 20 November 2007 started contractor sea trials. After delays due to problemsContinue reading “HMNZS ROTOITI – P3569”

HMNZS BLACK PRINCE

via John Currin (JC – Ex-RNZN) – Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2pRdcIu HMNZS BLACK PRINCEHMS Black Prince/HMNZS BLACK PRINCE was a Dido-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, of the Bellona subgroup. The cruiser was commissioned in 1943, and served during World War II on the Arctic convoys, during the Normandy landings, and as part ofContinue reading “HMNZS BLACK PRINCE”