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Achilles special travel pass
Special complimentary travel pass issued to the crew of the Achilles by the citizens of Wellington in recognition of their involvement in the Battle of the River Plate.
Achilles complimentary travel ticket
Special travel pass issued to the crew of the Achilles on their return to Auckland.
HMS Achilles badge
HMS Achilles' ship's badge
HMS Achilles cigarette case
Chrome-plated cigarette case engraved on the lid with 'A. D. K. [Kennedy] HMS ACHILLES 1940'.
Threat of Japanese imperialism cartoon
Cartoon produced by E.F. Hiscocks in 1904 depicting the perceived 'brown' threat of Japanese imperialism to Australia and New Zealand.
Further information - Battle of the River Plate
This web feature was written by Ian McGibbon and produced by the NZHistory.net.nz team.  Related booklet The text and some of the images from this web feature have been made into a booklet for the naval museum in Montevideo.
The Battle of the River Plate film poster
Poster from the 1956 film The Battle of the River Plate in which HMS Achilles played herself.
Arthur Hunt and Robert Batt
Seaman Boy Arthur Hunt (right) with Achilles shipmate Robert Batt pictured on their return to New Zealand, February 1940.
The Achilles attacks the Graf Spee
Edward S. Annison, The "Achilles" opening the attack on the "Graf Spee", 1939. This artwork is part of the National Collection of War Art held at Archives New Zealand.
HMS Achilles in the Battle of the River Plate
Frank Norton, HMS "Achilles" in the Battle of the River Plate, 1940. This artwork is part of the National Collection of War Art held at Archives New Zealand.
Albert Martin and crewmates
Albert Martin and crewmates pictured with the Mayor of Hamilton, February 1940.
Albert Martin
Seaman Boy Albert Martin pictured following the Battle of the River Plate, December 1939.
Bob Harvey describes welcome home for Achilles
Bob Harvey, Able Seaman on the HMS Achilles, describes the welcome home the crew received in 1940
Captain Parry on bridge of the Achilles
Captain W.E. Parry dresses his leg wounds. Behind him is the navigating officer, Lieutenant G.C. Cowburn.
Lieutenant RE Washbourn
Lieutenant R.E. Washbourn, takes the chance to eat some breakfast atop of the director control tower.
HMS Ramillies congratulates the Achilles
HMS Ramillies flies her congratulations in Wellington on the eve of the departure of the First Echelon for the Middle East.
Rear-Admiral Harwood and Captain Parry
Rear-Admiral Sir Henry Harwood (right) with Captain Parry on board the Achilles.
Damage to Graf Spee
The Graf Spee in Montevideo, showing her burnt-out seaplane and splinter-holed side plating.
The Graf Spee burns
The Graf Spee after being scuttled by her Captain.
Admiral Graf Spee
The Graf Spee in Montevideo Harbour. A shell-hole is visible below the forward guns.

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