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Second World War light cruiser loaned from Royal Navy. In reserve 1947-1953. In reserve from 1953. Used as accommodation and source of parts for
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Second World War light cruiser purchased from Royal Navy after reconstruction
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for New Zealand in May. However, because of the loss of cruisers during the
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was the greatest single tragedy New Zealand Naval Forces have experienced.
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Liner fitted with guns. Surplus in 1943 and converted to landing ship
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150 of those lost were New Zealanders, 80 of them had served in the
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was instead attached to Admiral Cunningham's Force K, based on
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The Royal New Zealand Navy: Official History of World War II
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from its formation on 1 October 1941 to the present:
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Index

Royal New Zealand Navy
RNZN Ensign
Cruisers
Frigates
Corvettes
Minesweepers
Patrol boats
Motor Launches
Logistic support
Survey and research
Diving tenders
Training ships
Port vessels
Naval bases
Alphabetical list
1921–41
1913–21
Earlier
cruisers
Royal New Zealand Navy
HMNZS Achilles (70)
Leander class
New Zealand Division
HMNZS Leander
Leander class
HMNZS Monowai (F59)
Armed merchant cruiser
HMNZS Gambia (C48)
Crown Colony class
HMNZS Bellona (63)

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