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HMNZS Fairmile ML406/Q406 Renamed “Motunui”; Hauraki Gulf Ferry on Waiheke service – Converted to Motel at Waitomo 2006.

HMNZS Fairmile Q406 at sea off Russell Island, Solomons Motunui ex ML406 that I referred to in post#38.This is how she looked as a Waiheke Island, (Auckland)ferry in 1960’s.She was later (1980’s)fitted with original Fairmilewheelhouse from Kahu This is the Waiheke ferry Motunui, 6 November 1956, in a NZ Herald image (1370-122-8, SirContinue reading “HMNZS Fairmile ML406/Q406 Renamed “Motunui”; Hauraki Gulf Ferry on Waiheke service – Converted to Motel at Waitomo 2006.”

HMNZS Fairmile ML404/Q404 – Renamed “Wailana” or Deborah Bay?? See cutting below

7 February 1944, five Fairmile ‘B’ Class patrol craft ML 401-404 and 406 departed Auckland for the Solomon Islands. They travelled via Whangaroa Harbour (to top up fuel), Norfolk Island, Noumea, Espiritu Santo before reaching their destination at Renard Sound in the Russell Islands. The first group of four Fairmiles had already departed inContinue reading “HMNZS Fairmile ML404/Q404 – Renamed “Wailana” or Deborah Bay?? See cutting below”

HMNZS Fairmile ML405/Q405 – Later Marlyn

I have not been able to find an original photo of HMNZS Fairmile ML405/Q405 Fairmile launch Marlyn, sunk at Shelly Bay, Wellington. Photograph taken April 1968 by Martin Berthold. Fairmile launch Marlyn, under repair at Shelly Bay, Wellington. Launch Marlyn under repair at Shelly Bay, Wellington Q405 was the eighth NZ Fairmile built and the thirdContinue reading “HMNZS Fairmile ML405/Q405 – Later Marlyn”

Battleship HMS Ramillies’ crew visits Whanganui

Museum Notebook: 30 Aug, 2021 05:00 AM4 minutes to read The visiting officers and crew of the HMS Ramillies on parade, turning into Victoria Ave, while the townsfolk line the streets and watch. Whanganui Regional Museum Collection Ref: 1805.976 Whanganui Chronicle By: Sandi Black On January 5, 1940 Whanganui hosted a number of important guests –Continue reading “Battleship HMS Ramillies’ crew visits Whanganui”