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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.
River Plate battle diagrams book
Flip book showing battle diagrams from the Battle of the River Plate
Battle of the River Plate map
Map showing the movements of ships during the Battle of the River Plate
Coffins from the Graf Spee
Coffins from the Graf Spee being unloaded at Montevideo Harbour prior to burial.
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.
BBC news report on Battle of River Plate
BBC report of Battle of the River Plate from 14 December 1939, the day after the battle
Salvaged gun from Graf Spee
A 150mm gun recovered from the German battleship Graf Spee
On board Achilles during Battle of the River Plate
Bob Harvey, Able Seaman on board the HMS Achilles, describes the being on board the ship during the Battle of the River Plate
Movement of Achilles prior to Battle of the River Plate
Bob Harvey, Able Seaman on board the HMS Achilles, describes the movements of the ship in the days before the Battle of the River Plate
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.

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