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General Updates
February 15, 2017 Frank Rands

There is Time Yet!

A new campaign will see former sailors as old as 60 asked to consider rejoining the Senior Service on a

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February 13, 2017 Frank Rands

NAVY LANDROVERS

A question has arisen around whether the Navy ever had Land Rovers which were painted Navy Blue.   My thoughts

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February 3, 2017 Frank Rands

A Few Bronzed Matelots Here

This image is thought to be Canterbury 1987.  I can see a few Communicators here. Tank McLean, Buck Taylor, Dean

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February 2, 2017 Frank Rands

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT

The upcoming ‘HMNZS OTAGO Reunion’ will be held at the Petone Workingman’s Club in Petone on 17 – 19 March

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January 30, 2017 Frank Rands

Jack Passings – January 2017

The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of January 2017. Details of funerals etc can be found by

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January 30, 2017 Frank Rands

WRECK DOCUMENTARIES

What happened to HMS EREBUS and HMS TERROR the Artic Ghost Ships –  Click HERE HMS Hood – Click HERE

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January 28, 2017 Frank Rands

A Question of Colour?

After WW2 all RNZN ships reverted to a single grey colour from their various camouflage schemes.  The RN changed their

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January 26, 2017 Frank Rands

A Permanent Reminder!

It would be interesting to know the number of ‘Jacks’ who went through this man’s parlour and of course stopped

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January 14, 2017 Frank Rands

Guess Who Bunts!

Here is an image taken on Royal Yacht Britannia.  Can you identify these sailors? Click on image to enlarge. L-R

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January 14, 2017 Frank Rands

Retirement Hmmmm!!

So, what can we do once we finally decide to retire and receive our pension.  Take it from me, it

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