Diving tenders of the Royal New Zealand Navy

Historic ships of the
Royal New Zealand Navy
Alphabetical list

Diving tenders of the Royal New Zealand Navy from its formation on 1 October 1941 to the present. There have been three diving tenders and they have all had the same name.

Name Dates Notes
Manawanui    i 1953-1978  
Manawanui   ii 1979-1988
1988-current
In 1988 was renamed Kahu and recommissioned as a training boat and backup diving tender.
Manawanui  iii 1988-current  

Manawanui is a Māori word meaning "to be brave or steadfast".

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