1348 (P3563) HMNZS Kuparu – Pegasus

HMNZS Pegasus P3563

HMNZS Kuparu P3563

Q1348 WW2 number

Men who came to the RNZN were known as Compulsory Naval Ratings [CNR] and were kept separate from the Continuous Service Division – those who had enlisted with the RNZN.[4]  The 14-week training period was conducted at HMNZS Tamaki, followed by three years of part-time service ‘consisting of seven days ‘sea-training’ and 39 parades annually with the RNZNVR.’[5] The RNZNVR at this time consisted of four units located at:

Auckland         HMNZS Ngapona

Wellington       HMNZS Olphert

Christchurch   

1348 (P3563) HMNZS Kuparu – Pegasus

HMNZS Kuparu (P3563) Q1348 Laid up 1945. Fishery protection & Survey 1972-84, Christchurch(Lyttleton). Sold 1984. Fairly heavily rebuilt after collision with Admiralty Steps in mid 80's. Ended service 1989. Mothballed for museum but not used and sold by RNZN in 2002. Has been rescued from her previous sorry state, extensively renovated and rebuilt and is now back at sea as ML KUPARU.More info here -https://waitematawoodys.com/2018/10/04/hmnzs-kuparu-hdml/https://www.woodenboat.com/register-wooden-boats/hdml-kuparu

Dunedin           HMNZS Toroa