HMNZS Hawea (1975) explained

HMNZS Hawea was a Lake-class inshore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy. It was commissioned in 1975 and decommissioned in 1991.

Hawea was one of three ships of this name to serve in the Royal New Zealand Navy and is named after Lake Hāwea.

See also

• Patrol boats of the Royal New Zealand Navy

References

• McDougall, R J (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels. Page 98-100. Government Printing Office.