Author Archives: Frank Rands

The following has been received from Jim Dell seeking assistance in naming the people in this image.  Jim says… During the winter of 1985, I was asked by the Army School of Signals if we would like to participate in … Continue reading →

 Ahoy Shipmates. Greetings from the ‘Muddy Puddle’. You are invited to participate in an evening of camaraderie and memories of the period of your career when she was paramount. Date:   26th May 2012 Venue: Ngataringa Sports Complex – Devonport Time:  … Continue reading →

The following has been received from Geoff Andrews via Bas I wonder if you or any ex matelot’s can help. I was on Taranaki at Pearl Harbour in 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated. I distinctly remember we were storing … Continue reading →

Click Here for a video clip which was produced in 1960. You may recognise some of the ships company of Royalist. Royal New Zealand Navy ships and vessels from England and Australia carry out exercises at the Bay of Islands … Continue reading →

The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of February 2012. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE BENNETT, Paratene Jackson BROWN, Lawrence Sylvester David SOPER, Rex Leslie Signalman THOMSON, Peter John (Peter) BROWN, Lawrence Sylvester … Continue reading →

These images provided by Dennis O’Rourke might bring back some memories.

These photos are from Mike Revell, son of Eric Lewis James REVELL.  Can anyone identify anyone in these images.  This bunch of lucky lads were on their way to join RMS RIMUTAKA bound for the UK.  The draft was July … Continue reading →

I am advised that Sparkers are ‘Tough’..  If this is a test of strength then I guess I will have to go along with it.

January was our biggest month yet with over 15,188 hits on the blog and January 13 was our biggest day yet with 1649 hits.   The total number of hits since launching the blog in August 2010 is 159,764.  Congratulations to … Continue reading →