RNZN History – These images are probably the only existing images of Q1186 (top left). Interestingly, Q1186 possible never had a P number she was cannibalised for spare parts in 1947- 48 Hull was sold 1948 for 660 pounds to J B Jobling Auckland who rebuilt her as private launch and named Wings Afloat he resold her in 1956 to the old Coast Guard and renamed Stratus resold again 1958 then did a runner to Sydney as Wings Afloat unknown since 1970.

HMS/HMNZS PHILOMEL at Devonport, Auckland

The ML to right (Tarapunga Q1187) is inboard of Q1184 (Paea). All three ML’s alongside HMNZS Philomel. Images from 1943 – 1945.

Background possible HMNZS Inchkeith, T155, Minesweeper · Isles class, 1941 – 1946

Officers motor boat coming into the steps.

More info on ML’s courtesy of this blog – http://rednaz1958.blogspot.com/2016/03/

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