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The Blackpool at sea ready for action.

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View from the crow's nest forward.

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Three of the six mortar M.K.10's lie in repose from their death dealing capacities.

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Crew members prepare to signal Waikato.

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Approaching the Waikato.

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Smoke rises as the mortars fire.

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Cleanliness is the essence of efficiency and WM (2)'s clean mortars after each action.

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Lifeboat demonstration took place after mortar firing action.

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A test weight is tried between ships before transfers are made, after which Naval Liaison Officer Owen Poole (right) and Harbourmaster Ian McRae (below right) take trips.

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Helicopter takes off from Waikato for part of exercise

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Members of the Gisborne Blackpool committee on board for the demonstrations are Bert Hanlen, Gordan Harris, John Burland, Mrs Beatrice White and Owen Poole.

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P/O Dennis Rapley prepares mortar bombs for firing

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Gisborne boys on board at their various posts included Bosun's Mate Richard Brown

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Stores P. O. Peter Schultz stocktaking

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M.E.(1) Wally McLean turning main engine

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M.E.(1) Jim Robin answering call from main switchboard

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A. B. Tutch Ngarangione entering sonar control room

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Assistant Cook Gregory McGonville preparing crayfish for lunch

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A. B. Bill Bean on boat maintenance

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Shipwright Terry King takes an engine-room reading

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M. E.(1) Laurie Phillips in the diesel room which generates 440 volts at 60 cycles

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Leading Weapon Mechanic Danny Allen racks up mortar bomb preparatory to firing

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A. B. John Clark and M/E Wally Pitman (Wairoa) take a spell of duty in the laundry

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Stewards John O'Keefe and John Keogh on the mess deck

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And finally, pictured taking a well earned rest, is Admiral Fred Wale.