A selection of images digitised from the glass plate collection in the Tudor Collins project.
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80th Anniversary WRNZNS
Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service.
Celebrating First Female Chaplain
Celebrating the achievements and career of Principal Chaplain Pauline Law ONZM (Rtd).
Naval Cloak
Naval Boat Cloak owned by Commander John Elworthy.
Santa Flag
This flag was hand painted by crew from HMNZS Wellington.
Five Power Defence Arrangements
The Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) were established in 1971.
Sweet Heart Badges
These tiny badges are known as ‘sweetheart’ jewellery.
Painting the Navy
Painting the Navy – celebrating 80 years of RNZN with Colin Wynn.
Red Bicycle
Red Bicycle used by Naval personnel in Second World War.
The ‘Beating’ Heart of the Navy
The drum has always played a special role in the military.
Sailor’s Grave
This grave marker was made for Able Seaman William Simpson.