From the archive: Image taken at Devonport Naval Base during WW2 shows a group of Harbour Defence Motor Launches (HDML) with HMNZS Philomel she was used as a patrol launch base from late 1942 to 1945. L-R: Q1184 - HMNZS Paea, Q1194 - HMNZS Ngapona, Q1192 - HMNZS Maroro, Q1193 - HMNZS Tamure, HMNZS Philomel Image: ABF 0015

From the archive: Image taken at Devonport Naval Base during WW2 shows a group of Harbour Defence Motor Launches (HDML) with  HMNZS Philomel she was used as a patrol launch base from late 1942 to 1945.

L-R: Q1184 - HMNZS Paea, Q1194 - HMNZS Ngapona, Q1192 - HMNZS Maroro, Q1193 - HMNZS Tamure, HMNZS Philomel

Image: ABF 0015