NEW FRIGATES
STRENGTH OF N.Z. NAVY With the acquisition of the seven modern Loch-class frigates the Royal New Zealand Navy has every chance of becoming a corps d'elite. This opinion was expressed by Captain C. R V. Pugh, C.8.E.. R.N., speaking at a civic farewell which was tendered to him on the completion of his term of service as naval officer in charge at Auckland. Captain Pugh said that the new ships were thoroughly up-to-date vessels, possessing the most modern equipment. It could be imagined what a powerful unit they would form, especially when it was also realised that the commanding officer of the flotilla was Commander 'L. P. Bourke, D.S.C., R.D., R.N.Z.N., who was one of the greatest U-boat killers living. He had the destruction of three German submarines to his personal credit.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22657, 7 June 1948, Page 2
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134NEW FRIGATES Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22657, 7 June 1948, Page 2
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