Frigates of the Royal New Zealand Navy
List of Royal New Zealand Navy Frigates
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Commissioned frigates of the Royal New Zealand Navy from its formation on 1 October 1941 to the present:
Class types
Loch-class frigates
| Name | Dates | Career | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMNZS Hawea (F422) | 1948–1965 | ||
| HMNZS Kaniere (F426) | 1948–1967 | ||
| HMNZS Pukaki (F424) | 1948–1966 | ||
| HMNZS Rotoiti (F625) | 1948–1967 | ||
| HMNZS Taupo (F421) | 1948–1962 | ||
| HMNZS Tutira (F517) | 1948–1951 |
Whitby-class (Type 12) frigates
| Name | Dates | Career | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMNZS Blackpool (F77) | 1966–1971 | Former HMS Blackpool on loan from RN | Sold for scrapping in 1978. |
Rothesay-class (Type 12M) frigates
| Name | Dates | Career | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMNZS Otago (F111) | 1960–1983 | Purchased from RN before completion | Sold for scrapping in 1987. |
| HMNZS Taranaki (F148) | 1960–1982 | Sold for scrapping in 1983. | |
Leander-class (Type 12I) frigates
| Name | Dates | Career | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMNZS Canterbury (F421) | 1971–2005 | Scuttled as dive wreck | |
| HMNZS Southland (F104) | 1983–1995 | Former HMS Dido | Sold and broken up for scrap and parts |
| HMNZS Waikato (F55) | 1965–1998 | Scuttled as dive wreck | |
| HMNZS Wellington (F69) | 1982–2000 | Former HMS Bacchante | Scuttled as dive wreck |
Anzac-class frigates
| Name | Dates | Career | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) | 1997–current | Active | |
| HMNZS Te Mana (F111) | 1999–current | Active |
See also
References
- Walters, Sydney David (1956) The Royal New Zealand Navy: Official History of World War II, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington Online
- McDougall, R J (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels. Page 37–48. Government Printing Office. ISBN 978-0-477-01399-4
- Royal New Zealand Navy Official web site
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