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Christmas Menus

Ever wondered what sailors ate on Christmas Day? These beautifully illustrated Christmas menus, some of which have been signed by crew members, are part of the Museum’s collection. They give us an insight into what was on the menu on 25th December, often many kilometres from home.

HMNZS Taranaki Christmas Menu 1962 EAE 0010
HMNZS Taranaki Christmas Menu 1962 EAE 0010
HMNZS Gambia Menu 1943
HMNZS Gambia Menu 1943 EAE 0075
ACHILLES Christmas Menu 1939
ACHILLES Christmas Menu 1939 EAE 0062
Christmas Menu HMNZS Hawea 1952 EAE 0022
Christmas Menu HMNZS Hawea 1952 EAE 0022
Christmas Day Menu 1943 Officer's Mess RAF Station Tian
Christmas Day Menu 1943 Officer's Mess RAF Station Tain EAF 0014
HMNZS Gambia Menu
HMNZS Gambia EAE 0105
HMS Rodney Christmas Card
HMS Rodney Christmas Card EAF 0008
HMS Cornwall Christmas Menu 1935
HMS Cornwall Christmas Menu 1935 EAF 0021
Christmas Menu HMNZS Hawea 1952 EAE 0022
Christmas Menu HMNZS Hawea 1952 EAE 0022
HMNZS Philomel Christmas Menu 1957 EAE 0015
HMNZS Philomel Christmas Menu 1957 EAE 0015
HMNZS Philomel Christmas Menu 1957 EAE 0015
HMNZS Philomel Christmas Menu 1957 EAE 0015
HMS Cornwall Christmas Menu 1935
HMS Cornwall Christmas Menu 1935 EAF 0021
HMNZS Pukaki Christmas Menu 1953 EAE 0055
HMNZS Pukaki Christmas Menu 1953 EAE 0055
HMNZS Hawea Christmas Day Antarctic 1956 Menu
HMNZS Hawea Christmas Day Antarctic 1956 Menu EXH 0003
Back of Christmas Menu HMNZS Hawea 1956
Back of Christmas Menu HMNZS Hawea 1956 EXH 0003
HMNZS Hawea Christmas Menu Antarctic 1956
HMNZS Hawea Christmas Menu Antarctic 1956 EXH 0003

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