HMNZS Canterbury F-421, Light Jackstay off Vancouver Island, Summer 1984

 

My friend coming over from HMNZS Canterbury F-421 to HMCS Mackenzie DDE-261. The photograph was taken from the flag deck of HMCS Mackenzie, in July 1984 (the date taken is approximate). The ships were in the vicinity of the entrance to Barclay Sound.

 

HMNZS Canterbury F-421 was one of two broad beam Leander-class frigates operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) from 1971 to 2005. Those Leanders looked so sharp.Geoff Eastwood 2y 

You can see all the teak there. She is wearing a maple leaf too!

Alex L  2y

Geoff Eastwood That teak does look good. I remember in around the mid 1970s, another RNZN frigate operated on the West Coast. I’m sorry I’m not sure about her name but “Otago” rings a bell. She had the insignia of the Second Canadian Destroyer Squadron on her bridge wing. Apologies again - I don’t remember the details. Have a good day!

Geoff Eastwood  2y

Ah yes the Otago. She was a Type 12 Rothesay, used to sport a Mini Moke next to her Limbo mortars! I'm sure you will remember her pennant number- F111. Sadly I never got a shot of her .

Alex L  2y

Geoff Eastwood I remember the Moke! They actually drove it around here. Cute and odd at the same time. You have a great memory, Geoff! Have a wonderful weekend!

Neil Cornwall  2y

This is an incredible photograph Alex! This looks like a tricky manoeuvre! Wonderful capture! Have a super Saturday my friend!