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Ships place names

Ships of the His Majesty’s Royal Navy became home for many New Zealand sailors.

HMNZS Te Mana at sea with HMNZS Endeavour in the background

HMNZS Te Mana at sea with HMNZS Endeavour in the background.
Image: New Zealand Defence Force

Spending prolonged periods at sea, in close quarters with crewmates, was a way of life for sailors during WWI. The crew became family, the ship became home, and both stayed in memory for the remainder of the sailor’s life.