New Zealand mimesweeper Waikato – a further Castle class trawler, Waikato, was completed in 1946 but was not commissioned.

Waikato being launched, 1943

 Waikato under construction, 1943

The minesweeper  Waikato in the Waitematā Harbour immediately after launching, crowds attending the launch ceremony at the Marine Departments Construction Yard in the foreground

 Waikato under construction, 1943 – Not commissioned

A further Castle trawler, Tawhai, was completed in 1946 but was not commissioned. Have not seen  any photos as yet

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