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Super Frigate Visits Nelson

The first of the New Zealand Navy's super frigates, Otago, paid a brief visit to Nelson during the month, A beautiful-looking craft with all the latest in electronic equipment and living quarters which are the acme of comfort for crew, the Otago was host to hundreds of sight-seers, but there was little to see for much of the equipment is still on the secret list and tight security measures were enforced.

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The Otago's captain, Commander M. J. McDowell

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An anti-aircraft gun is put through its paces

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The Otago as she left Nelson

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This battery of torgedo Lubes made an impressive sight

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Traffic jam

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The mortar well. Close-up shots of any equipment was forbidden

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"Is it true you have a wife in every port?"

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This searchlight claimed youngsters' attention

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Chow time

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Fresh food for the crew

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Don Clarke's double, A/S David Weaver, demonstrates chair stacking in ward room

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Bunks instead of hammocks with bedding in zipped fabric containers

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No cameras allowed. A visitor reclaims his at gangway.

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A view looking towards the bridge

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