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1958 Press Photo Princess Margaret Launches Frigate: H.M.N.Z.S Otago

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Princess Margaret Launches Frigate: H.M.N.Z.S Otago, the first ship of the planned squadron for the Royal New Zealand Navy of type 12 Whitby Class Frigates, was launched today by H.R.H Princess Margaret, at the woolston yards of John I thornycroft and Co. Ltd, Southampton. It is the first time in the history of British Naval Construction that a ship has been built entirely for service in the Royal New Zealand Navy. Photo shows Princess Margaret pulls the lever to launch the ship at Woolston, Southampton, today.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 12-11-1958.



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