Tag Archives: Maritime and Military News

Freedom of the city – HMNZS Manawanui officers and crew march past Mayor Rehette Stoltz in ceremonial ‘charter parade’. PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford also in attendance.

 Published November 28, 2020 11:48AM   < back Officers and crew of the HMNZS Manawanui march past Mayor Rehette Stoltz during the ceremonial charter parade. Pictures by Paul Rickard HANDOVER: Lieutenant Commander Andrew Mahoney receives the charter to Gisborne city from Mayor Rehette Stoltz, at yesterday’s ceremony marking the first voyage to her home port.Continue reading “Freedom of the city – HMNZS Manawanui officers and crew march past Mayor Rehette Stoltz in ceremonial ‘charter parade’. PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford also in attendance.”

Powhiri for Manawanui

 by Angela Thomas Published November 27, 2020 1:57PM   Navy ship crew now ‘part of Turanga/Gisborne’. < back HMNZS MANAWANUI POWHIRI: Tamati Tangohau lays down the wero (challenge), which is acknowledged by HMNZ Manawanui Lieutenant Commander Andrew Mahoney. Crew of the Manawanui were welcomed at a powhiri at Eastland Port yesterday. All pictures by PaulContinue reading “Powhiri for Manawanui”

HMNZS Pukaki (F424), More photos on blog

HMS Loch Achanalt was a Loch-class frigate of the Royal Navy that was loaned to and served with the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. Ordered from Henry Robb, Leith, on 24 July 1942 as a River-class frigate, the order was changed, and ship laid down on 14 September 1943, and launched by Mrs.Continue reading “HMNZS Pukaki (F424), More photos on blog”