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HMNZS PUKAKI

Postby MadMaxLab » Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:41 pm

A strange one for the Tyne and I almost missed it.

The shot below was taken with a 400mm lens but the vessel was still too far away for a good shot.

Built by Brooke Marine and commissioned in 1975. Possibly on the Tyne while running trials.

PUKAKI   JUL 1974.jpg
JULY 1974
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Re: HMNZS PUKAKI

Postby magoonigal » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:52 pm

New Zealand.

D: 140 Tons.
S: 12 Kts.
Dim: 32 x 6.1 x 3.5 m
A: 3 x 12.7 mm MG. 1 x 81mm Mortar.
Crew: 18
M: 2 x Paxman Diesels: 2,500 hp.

Reached Auckland in early 1975.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.
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