Author: Frank Rands

Who is Dr Doug King?  Doug King was a retired RNZN medic and on leaving the RNZN he completed training

Here are some images of the Bell off HMS Blackpool. The bell was mounted in the Gisborne District Council’s main

Self Explanatory.  Courtesy of the Navy Museum.

This item was worn on the lapel and is 20mm long and 4mm wide.  What club issued this item and

Is this sailor a TIFF!!

Here are some images of a bygone era when Crossing the Line for the uninitiated could be a little intimidating. 

These images provide a different view of Waitangi.  Still lots of Navy around and some would say not much has

Matron Mabel Thurston is said to have been the first to have promoted the need for a chapel at Christchurch

Here is a video of the story behind the Navy Rum.  Click HERE to view the video.

You will recall that in the past many of our ships badges have been designed by school chidren as part