December 2020 – Page 19 – JC's Naval and Military News – Past and Present

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 blogContinue reading “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 Philomel at the Training Jetty and RFA Nucla (oiler) alongside. Unknown in dock.Devonport Naval Base, Auckland Possibly 1933

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RNZ Navy vessel popular attraction

Published November 30, 2020 2:01PM < back IN THE SIGHTS: Leading Seaman Combat Specialist Victoria Clements shows Nixen Gooch some of the fire power onboard HMNZS Manawanui. Picture by Paul Rickard CAPTAIN’S CHAIR: Navigation officer Samara Mankelow with Archie Alder at the helm of HMNZS Manawanui. Picture by Paul Rickard next > Eastland PortContinue reading “RNZ Navy vessel popular attraction”

Royal Navy Sailors Declared Ready To Guard Windsor Castle The sailors will start guarding the castle – which is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions – next week.

27th November 2020 at 5:55pm A Royal Navy contingent has been declared ready to guard Windsor Castle after passing an inspection from the British Army. First sentries from a division of 35 sailors, drawn from three fighting arms and establishments across the UK, will assume guard duties at the castle in Berkshire from 30 November to 21 December. This marksContinue reading “Royal Navy Sailors Declared Ready To Guard Windsor Castle The sailors will start guarding the castle – which is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions – next week.”