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National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Torpedo Bay Navy Museum is the official museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
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      • ShipsNew Zealand’s naval ships have undertaken a range of tasks and operations. Read about ‘HMNZS Gambia’ – the ship known to have fired the last shots of WWII and ‘HMHS Maheno ‘– a hospital ship that carried injured men back home to New Zealand in WWI.
      • Ship Items
      • Artefact Unpacked
      • Clothing
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      • PlacesRead about the history of ‘Elizabeth House’ -the home of the Women in the Navy during WWII and ‘HMNZS Tamaki’ – a training establishment for personnel in WWII.
      • Art & Ephemera
      • Oral HistoriesThe Oral History Project commenced in 1991 as part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The oral histories include veterans’ memories from as early as WW1 and include personal stories of naval personnel recently returned from duties in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, East Timor and the Sinai. Oral history is an important method of collecting unique and personal recollections – historical evidence that might otherwise be lost forever. The recorded and transcribed interviews help to create a fuller understanding of our past. These testimonials provide a unique insight into the naval life of men and women during war and peace. The recounting of the testimony can be emotional for an interviewee who may never have discussed the details of his or her experiences with anyone before. The Museum takes great responsibility in handling these unlocked memories.
    • By Themes
      • Pre World War One
      • World War One
      • Inter War Years
      • World War Two
      • Post War – 1970
      • 1970 – Today
      • Technology & weaponsThe Royal New Zealand Navy has a long history of technology and weaponry including radar, torpedoes and minesweeping. Read about the history of NZ Coastal Defences and Enemy Operations in NZ Waters.
      • Customs & TraditionsThe Navy is steeped in customs and tradition and these play an important role in Navy life today. Find out what naval terms like “Splice the Mainbrace” mean and read about Mascots in the Navy – including HMS New Zealand’s mascot- a bulldog named Pelorus Jack
      • AviationRead about military air power in both the Royal Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy. Included are details about the modern and currently active Seasprite Helicopters.
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    • The Navy Today
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    • Museum in a Box – Medals
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  • About
    • Annual Report
    • Our Board
    • Torpedo Bay Timeline
    • Our Newsletter
    • Latest News
  • Store
  • Hire a venue
  • Donate
  • Contact us
  • Visit
    • Location
    • Accessibility
    • What’s On
    • Tours
    • School Holiday Activities
    • Store
    • Hire a venue
    • Torpedo Bay Café
  • Explore
    • By Collections
      • ShipsNew Zealand’s naval ships have undertaken a range of tasks and operations. Read about ‘HMNZS Gambia’ – the ship known to have fired the last shots of WWII and ‘HMHS Maheno ‘– a hospital ship that carried injured men back home to New Zealand in WWI.
      • Ship Items
      • Artefact Unpacked
      • Clothing
      • Photographs
      • Medal Collection
      • PlacesRead about the history of ‘Elizabeth House’ -the home of the Women in the Navy during WWII and ‘HMNZS Tamaki’ – a training establishment for personnel in WWII.
      • Art & Ephemera
      • Oral HistoriesThe Oral History Project commenced in 1991 as part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The oral histories include veterans’ memories from as early as WW1 and include personal stories of naval personnel recently returned from duties in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, East Timor and the Sinai. Oral history is an important method of collecting unique and personal recollections – historical evidence that might otherwise be lost forever. The recorded and transcribed interviews help to create a fuller understanding of our past. These testimonials provide a unique insight into the naval life of men and women during war and peace. The recounting of the testimony can be emotional for an interviewee who may never have discussed the details of his or her experiences with anyone before. The Museum takes great responsibility in handling these unlocked memories.
    • By Themes
      • Pre World War One
      • World War One
      • Inter War Years
      • World War Two
      • Post War – 1970
      • 1970 – Today
      • Technology & weaponsThe Royal New Zealand Navy has a long history of technology and weaponry including radar, torpedoes and minesweeping. Read about the history of NZ Coastal Defences and Enemy Operations in NZ Waters.
      • Customs & TraditionsThe Navy is steeped in customs and tradition and these play an important role in Navy life today. Find out what naval terms like “Splice the Mainbrace” mean and read about Mascots in the Navy – including HMS New Zealand’s mascot- a bulldog named Pelorus Jack
      • AviationRead about military air power in both the Royal Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy. Included are details about the modern and currently active Seasprite Helicopters.
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Bobby, The Littlest War Hero

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Anzac Animals

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Gunner Billy

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Alpha Bravo Charlie

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A Knot a Day – 365 Knot Challenges for All Abilities

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Judy, A Dog in a Million

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Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat

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Sharing a Shell – Julia Donaldson

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64 King Edward Parade
Torpedo Bay, Devonport
Auckland, New Zealand

P: 09 445 5186

 

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New Zealand Residents – Free
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We are closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

 

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Military decoration

An award given to people in the military. This could be for bravery in a war, for long service or for being part of an operation. 

HMNZS

A label given to Royal New Zealand Navy Ships. It stands for Her/His Majesty’s New Zealand Ship.  

Rank

People in the Navy are graded according to the level of responsibility they have. These are called ranks. 

HMS

A label given to Royal Navy ships. It stands for Her/His Majesty’s Ship. 

Coat of Arms

A visual design, often in the shape of a shield, that represents a country, place or people. 

Awarded

To be awarded a medal means to be given or presented a medal. 

Gallantry

Bravery shown by someone who is in danger, for example when they are fighting in a war. 

Campaign

A planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time to achieve a military goal. 

U-boat

Submarines used by the Germans in both World War One and Two.  The ‘u’ is for the German word unterseeboot which means “undersea boat”. 

Service

Service means to do something for other people or for a cause. In the military, service means to be an official member of the Navy, Army or Air Force.  

To serve

To be a member of the Navy, Army, or Airforce.

To serve

To be a member of the Navy, Army, or Airforce.

Officer

People in the Navy are graded according to the level of responsibility they have. These are called ranks. A rating is the first rank. An officer is ranked above a rating. 

Obverse

The front of a medal. 

Military operation

A planned military activity. 

Rating

People in the Navy are graded according to the level of responsibility they have. These are called ranks. A rating is the first rank. An officer is ranked above a rating. 

Peacekeeping

Peacekeepers protect everyday people, prevent conflicts, help stop violence, and provide security.  Military peacekeepers are from countries who are not involved in the war or conflict. 

McMurdo Sound

McMurdo Sound is a bay on the north side of Antarctica. It is home to McMurdo Station, the largest research station in Antarctica. The harbour is used by ships and airplanes to resupply. 

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A medal is usually a flat piece of metal. On one side is a picture of the King or Queen or New Zealand Coat of Arms. On the other side is a design specially chosen for the medal.  

Medals are often on coloured ribbons. The ribbon colours have meanings. 

A medal can be given for service, or for an event, or for bravery. 

artefact

An artefact is an object or thing. Examples of artefacts are pieces of clothing, tools, or art. Artefacts can tell us things about a place or people. 

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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height in the 19th and early 20th century, it was the largest empire in history and, for a century, was the foremost global power.[1] By 1913, the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, 23 percent of the world population at the time,[2] and by 1920, it covered 35.5 million km2 (13.7 million sq mi),[3] 24 per cent of the Earth’s total land area. As a result, its constitutional, legal, linguistic, and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, it was described as “the empire on which the sun never sets”, as the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.[4]

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