Monthly Archives: March 2020

HMS Diana was one of the Daring class of destroyers planned during the Second World War by the Royal Navy. The design therefore reflected developments of the Pacific campaign, including long range and the ability to efficiently Replenish At Sea (RAS).

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HMAS Gascoyne (M 85), named for the Gascoyne River, is the fourth of six Huon-class minehunters constructed for and currently in service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

HMAS Gascoyne (M 85), named for the Gascoyne River, is the fourth of six Huon-class minehunters constructed for and currently in service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Built by a joint partnership between Australian Defence Industries (ADI) and Intermarine SpA, Gascoyne was constructed at ADI’s Newcastle shipyard, and entered service in 2000.https://ift.tt/2TvgIJr from JC’sContinue reading “HMAS Gascoyne (M 85), named for the Gascoyne River, is the fourth of six Huon-class minehunters constructed for and currently in service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).”

HMNZS Pukaki Ex H.M.S.Loch Achanalt – photos on my blog

HMNZS Pukaki – possibly entering Sydney HMNZS Pukaki HMNZS Pukaki – 1950’s HMNZS Pukaki HMNZS Pukaki – Possible guard training, Dunedin – who do you recognise? from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/2PCdouY via IFTTT

HMNZS Pukaki Ex H.M.S.Loch Achanalt – photos on my blog

HMNZS Pukaki – possibly entering Sydney HMNZS Pukaki HMNZS Pukaki – 1950’s HMNZS Pukaki HMNZS Pukaki – Possible guard training, Dunedin – who do you recognise? from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/2PCdouY via IFTTT

HMNZS Pukaki Ex H.M.S.Loch Achanalt – 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. A.V. Alexander, wife of the First Lord of the Admiralty on 23 March 1944 and completed on 11 August 1944.[1] After the war she was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy and renamed Pukaki.

As Pukaki (F424)On 15 October 1948 Pukaki sailed from Portland with three other Loch-class frigates, arriving at Auckland in January 1949 to join the 11th Frigate Flotilla for patrols and exercises.[1] On 25 June 1950 Pukaki was placed at the disposal of the UN Forces in Korea. In August Pukaki and sister-ship Tutira arrived atContinue reading “HMNZS Pukaki Ex H.M.S.Loch Achanalt – 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. A.V. Alexander, wife of the First Lord of the Admiralty on 23 March 1944 and completed on 11 August 1944.[1] After the war she was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy and renamed Pukaki.”