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No 175 : January 29, 1969

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Ship's Visit

The navy supply ship Endeavour, recently adopted by the Cook County Council, paid a visit to Gisborne.

Welcoming functions were held for the company, A day at sea in the ship was provided for County members.

Prior to the Endeavour's visit, the former Cook County chairman, Mr W. V. Clarke, and his family went to Auckland. While there they attended the ship's annual dance.

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A closer view at sea level.

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Three crew members, Able Seaman M. F. Manson, and ME 1's T. Nepe and R. A. Boyd at work on a hose. The hose is used in the refuelling of other ships.

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Chief Petty Officer R. V. Stevens at the engine controls.

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The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral J. O'C. Ross, visited the ship while it was in Gisborne .

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Commander D. G. Bamfield and Mr Clarke.

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Mr Clarke with his wife and daughter, and two members of the ship's welfare committee, Lt Com. J. M. Beauchamp and Electrical Mechanician I. B. Hull.

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