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Troop ship Wahine wrecked en route to Korean War

1951 Troop ship Wahine wrecked en route to Korean War

Carrying New Zealand troops to the Korean War, the 38-year-old Lyttelton–Wellington ferry Wahine ran aground in the Arafura Sea. There were no casualties but the ship became a total loss. more...

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In strife and war - Lyttelton-Wellington ferries1951 - key events

External links

  • TSS Wahine 1913–1951 (NZ Maritime Record)
The war is over! VJ Day

1945 The war is over! VJ Day

Japan's surrender following the atomic explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the Second World War. More than 200,000 New Zealanders had served during the war and more than 11,500 had died. more...

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VJ DayRNZAF timeline - Royal New Zealand Air ForceOverview: 1913-1945 - Royal New Zealand Air Force

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  • On this day (BBC)
  • VJ Day (Wikipedia)
  • Wrights Hill Fortress (Historic Places Trust)
  • War against Japan (1966 encyclopaedia)
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