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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