HMS Achilles alongside Aotea Quay, Wellington, in the late 1930s. Launched in 1932, the cruiser joined the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy in 1936. https://ift.tt/uizwlhL

Following the formal establishment of the Royal New Zealand Navy in October 1941, the ship became HMNZS Achilles. via WordPress https://ift.tt/MAZyVYG

HMNZS Pukaki was one of six ex-Royal Navy Loch-class anti-submarine frigates in the Royal New Zealand Navy. https://ift.tt/rybthfm

Along with HMNZS Tutira, Pukaki took part in the early phases of the Korean War, where their duties included escorting ships between Japan and the South Korean port of Pusan (Busan). via WordPress https://ift.tt/047x5Mc

The ferry Duchess (The future HMNZS Duchess), alongside the H.M.S. New Zealand, Nelson, June 1913. Probably taking visitors out to view NZ’s gift to UK https://ift.tt/wWO4HzF

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HMS Achilles alongside Aotea Quay, Wellington, in the late 1930s. Launched in 1932, the cruiser joined the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy in 1936.

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