Desk from the Captain’s Cabin in HMS Philomel. Was held at HMNZS Philomel Wardroom before being moved to Maritime Commanders Office c1997.
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Signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender
Japanese Instrument of Surrender was signed on the 2 September 1945.
Operation Struggle
Midget submarine XE3 carried out a successful attack on a Japanese cruiser.
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.