Camera
Number 2 Hawkeye folding cartridge camera. Shutter was made in Rochester, NY, USA. Camera belonged to Chief Motor Mechanic Alfred Messenger from Auckland and was a keen photographer. Messenger used the camera extensively during World War One to record his service with the Motor Launch Flotillas.
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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.
Ship Badge
Decorated and embossed oval ship badge from HMS New Zealand.
Vases
Ceramic vases with painted scene of HMS New Zealand.
Cup and Saucer
Cup and saucer from ‘Paragon Patriotic’ series World War Two.
Candlesticks
A pair of candlesticks from HMS Europa World War One.
Coffee Cup and Saucer
Coffee cup and saucer – picture of World War One battleship.
Binoculars
Binoculars complete with brown leather case – WW1.
Sextant
Vernier sextant c1920 used as a navigation tool at sea.
Telescope
Telescope with leather bound body belonging to Lieutenant Bruce. WW1.