Author: Frank Rands

Here are some possible White Ensign alternatives if one of the four current flags is chosen next year.

A number of you will remember the PHILOMEL Steps where the Commodores Barge used to come alongside and deliver its

Here is an image of two very young communicators doing the town.  Can you name them? Clue- image taken in

Have a look at a class from April 1978.  Can we put some names to these ladies, nice hats? Rear

What ICS3 fitted ship was initially offered to the RAN? Answer – HMS INVINCIBLE

Name, class and country – clue: has a great uncle in Wimbledon Answer – Antares – Pennant 301 – Bulgarian

Another perspective from David Round who is a sixth generation South Islander who teaches law at the University of Canterbury.

Name of country. Class of ship and the name of the first two. Clue – Delightful confectionery. Turkey – Corvettes

When HMNZS WAIKATO first commissioned in the 1960’s five paintings were kindly donated by Hamilton artist Mr R Starr.  The