Diving tenders of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Diving tenders of the Royal New Zealand Navy from its formation on 1 October 1941 to the present. There have been three diving tenders and they have all had the same name. A fourth diving tender also with the same name is scheduled for commissioning in 2019.
| Name | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manawanui i | 1953-1978 | |
| Manawanui ii | 1979-1988 | In 1988 was renamed Kahu and recommissioned as a training boat and backup diving tender. |
| Manawanui iii | 1988-2018 | |
| Manawanui iv | 2019- | Scheduled for commissioning in 2019. Will function also as a hydrographic survey ship. |
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Manawanui is a Māori word meaning "to be brave or steadfast".
See also
- RNZN Hyperbaric Unit
- Current Royal New Zealand Navy ships
- List of ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Sources
- McDougall, R J (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels. Page 136–141. Government Printing Office. ISBN 978-0-477-01399-4
- Royal New Zealand Navy Official web site
External links
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