Oil on canvas painting of HMS New Zealand. Painted by Gerald Burn, 1913. Previously hung in New Zealand House in London. Was returned to New Zealand in 1998 and is on display in the Boyle Room at the Navy Museum.
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Christmas Cards
View a selection of Christmas cards from the Museum’s collection.
He Rā Maumahara
He Rā Maumahara national day of remembrance of the New Zealand Wars
United Nations Day
October 24th, 2020 75th anniversary of the establishment of United Nations.
Celebrating World Food Day
Celebrating World Food Day 16 October through items from our collection.
Oil on Velvet
Oil on velvet painting of HMS Diomede in Auckland during the 1930s.
Watercolour – Battle of the Falkland Islands
Watercolour depicting the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 December 1914.
Portable Altar
This wooden case contains a portable altar used at sea by Reverend Henry G. Taylor.
War Time Bank Note
Bank note issued in 1942 by Japanese government for use in Dutch East Indies.
Operation Struggle
Midget submarine XE3 carried out a successful attack on a Japanese cruiser.
Precious Bag
Some sailors would write home every day whilst away at sea.
Auckland’s White Elephant
Admiralty House, Auckland built in the early 20th Century was controversial.
Striking Carving
Carving given to HMNZS Taupo re the 1951 Watersiders Strike.
Signalling Victory and Survival
White Ensign made by New Zealanders in a Japanese POW Camp.
Suitcase with a story
This small brown suitcase has a fascinating story from WW2.
Roll of Honour World War One
Roll of Honour of New Zealanders who served at sea in WW1.
Wrens
Brief history of women’s war service in New Zealand Navy.
Painting – Motor Launch 142
Painting of Harbour Defence Motor Launch 142 in rough sea.
Painting – A D Boyle
Painting of Alexander David Boyle who served in HMS New Zealand.
Painting – HMS New Zealand
Oil on canvas painting of HMS New Zealand painted by Gerald Burn.
Painting – HMS Philomel
HMS Philomel in the Mediterranean, 1915 by Colin Wynn.