HMNZS Charles Upham A02 In Napier 1 x Original Photo
Price: NZ$7.55
Code: BH1048
HMNZS Charles Upham A02 In Napier 1 x Original Photo 6×4 size in good condition see the images.
HMNZS Charles Upham (A02) was a Mercandian 2-in-1 class roll-on/roll-off vessel operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy between 1994 and 2001. The vessel was built for the Danish shipping company Mercandia during the early 1980s, and operated under the names Mercandian Queen II and Continental Queen II. The New Zealand Defence Force had identified the need for a logistic support ship as early as the 1970s. The ship arrived in New Zealand in 1995. After some modification, the ship made two voyages to test her capabilities and determine what further work was required to make her fully operational. Significant problems with stability and seakeeping were encountered during the second voyage, and the ship was removed from service on her return.