The USS
John Stennis Aircraft Carrier in the South China Sea
Good Afternoon Mr President we’re after a navy boat or battle ship for our Royal Navy’s 75th anniversary I noticed you have a few in the Pacific close to the China Sea.
The American Navy has 3,700 aircraft and 273
deployable battle force ships, which constitute the largest and most
technologically advanced sailing branch in the world.
I do have my favourite but personally I feel New Zealand
will settle for whatever we can get to come on over and celebrate our Navy’s celebrations.
The natives are more friendly these days. Thank you na
Tiki
The
William P Lawrence a guided missile destroyer
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
13:28:38
Royal New Zealand Navy’s 75th anniversary
Events
HMS PURIRI Commemoration
Date: 14 May 2016
Time: 11am
Location: Puriri Memorial, Whangarei Heads
NZ minesweeper sunk off Bream Head, 14 May 1941.
HMS PURIRI was the only naval loss in NZ waters during
the Second World War – the violent explosion sank the PURIRI so quickly that no
lifeboats could be launched.
HMS
Duncan enters London for the Battle of Jutlands Commemorations
Battle of Jutland Commemorations
Date: 31 May 2016
Location: UK and NZ
In late May 1916 the Royal Navy was advised that the
German High Seas Fleet had left their harbours and was at sea. Thus the stage
was set for the largest naval battle of the First World War and the last time a
naval battle would be conducted only by surface vessels.
Lunchtime Talk Part 2: Defence White Paper – Cancelled
Unfortunately the talk on the Defence White Paper is
cancelled due to the paper not yet released
Naval History Conference
Date: 18 June 2016
Time: 9am
Location: HMNZS OLPHERT, Wellington
A one-day Naval History Conference including
presentations on HMS NEPTUNE, HMNZS LEANDER, the Korean War, the service of
women in the RNZN, the Hydrographic Service, the RNZN and Wellington Harbour
and the Dido Class Cruiser. More details to follow.
Westpac presents 30 Years: Women at Sea Exhibition
Date: 9 June to 31 July 2016
Location: Navy Museum, Auckland
The Westpac Presents 30 Years Women at Sea Events will
be held over the month of June, offering a number of opportunities to
acknowledge the commitment of the females who have served in the Navy
previously, as well as highlighting the great work of our current sailors.
Women at Sea: Sea Riding on board HMNZS WELLINGTON
Date: 18 June 2016 Time: All day Location: HMNZS
WELLINGTON 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of women first being posted to a sea
going ship – HMNZS MONOWAI in 1986. This milestone will be marked with a number
of special events to … Continued
Woman at Sea: Evening Reception
Date: 23 June 2016 Time: 1830-2030 Location: Auckland
War Memorial Museum 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of women first being posted
to a sea going ship – HMNZS MONOWAI in 1986. This milestone will be marked with
a number of … Continued
Date: 24 August 2016
Time: 12pm
Location: Freyberg House, Wellington
Lunchtime talk, hosted by Navy League of NZ-“TBC” –
Doctor Robert Murdock, General Manager, Research, National Institute of Water
& Atmospheric Research Inc.
Venue – Conference Centre, Defence HQ, Freyberg House,
2-12 Aitken Street, Wellington
Time – 12pm
Cost – TBC (incl. light lunch)
Siemens presents the Navy Players Theatre Tour
Date: August – October 2016
Time: TBC
Location: Various cities and towns across New Zealand
Led by Lieutenant Commander Mark Hadlow (From: The
Hobbit, King Kong and the stage play MAMIL), the Navy players will tour venues
nationwide. Ticketing information will be available shortly.
Trafalgar Luncheon
Date: 16 October 2016
Time: TBC
Location: Wellington Cadet Centre, Wellington
Trafalgar luncheon, hosted by Navy League of NZ –
details to follow.
Venue – Wellington Cadet Centre, 393 Evans Bay Parade,
Wellington
Time – TBC
Events
HMS PURIRI
Commemoration
Battle of Jutland
Commemorations
Lunchtime Talk Part 2:
Defence White Paper – Cancelled
Naval History Conference
Westpac presents 30
Years: Women at Sea Exhibition
Women at Sea: Sea Riding
on board HMNZS WELLINGTON
Woman at Sea: Evening
Reception
Lunchtime Talk Part 3:
Siemens presents the Navy
Players Theatre Tour
Trafalgar Luncheon
Naval Strategy Conference
Secondary School Creative
Competition
International Naval
Review
Lunchtime Talk Part 4:
HMS Neptune Memorial
Service
Thanks
for joining us today.
