Monthly Archives: September 2026

HMNZS Hawea and HMNZS Rotoiti at Yokosuka,May 11th 1951.

The RNZN has supported the meteorological and radio stations on Raoul Island which provided New Zealand with weather forecasting, shipping and aviation data every three hours. This image shows Loch Class Frigate HMNZS Rotoiti’s crew unloading government personnel via cane baskets at Fishing Rock, Raoul Island, November 1949.

USS Lexington (CV/CVA/CVS/CVT/AVT-16) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy.

Originally intended to be named Cabot, the new aircraft carrier was renamed while under construction to commemorate the recently lost USS Lexington (CV-2), becoming the sixth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name in honor of the Battle of Lexington. Lexington was commissioned in February 1943 and saw extensive service through the Pacific War. ForContinue reading “USS Lexington (CV/CVA/CVS/CVT/AVT-16) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy.”

RFA Fort Victoria begins refit to rebuild Royal Navy replenishment skills

The Royal Navy has confirmed that RFA Fort Victoria will have a refit at Birkenhead that is intended to return the veteran support ship to service next year. After almost five years without conducting a replenishment at sea, the ship will be used to rebuild solid stores handling and RAS skills ahead of the arrivalContinue reading “RFA Fort Victoria begins refit to rebuild Royal Navy replenishment skills”

Duke of Edinburgh meets sailors and shipwrights during tour of RFA Tidesurge on Merseyside visit – Anna Simpson – 25th September 2026 at 10:53am

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh met sailors and shipwrights working on RFA Tidesurge to thank them for their efforts while they work on one of the UK’s largest military vessels. The Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) was invited on board the tanker during a tour of Merseyside to see how herContinue reading “Duke of Edinburgh meets sailors and shipwrights during tour of RFA Tidesurge on Merseyside visit – Anna Simpson – 25th September 2026 at 10:53am”