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Harker, Jack S.

The rockies : New Zealand minesweepers at war / Jack Harker. - Wellington, N.Z. : Silver Owl Press, c2000. - 239 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.

"Rockie: Naval reservist, possibly from rookie, slang for recruit"--Glossary. Includes index.

'This narrative is a factual history about some of New Zealand's minesweepers and their ships' companies. At the height of WW2, New Zealand Naval Board appropriated many commercial trawlers and coastal traders, for conversion to minesweeping and anti-submarine service. It would be a monumental task to record the exploits of all our vessels engaged in attack, escort and defensive duties. Ships and personnel mentioned within these pages thus represent the life and service of all vessels and men so engaged.' (Foreword).

ISBN: 0959797998 (pbk.) : Price unknown

Source: Silver Owl Press, 16 Derwent St., Island Bay, Wellington, N.Z.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve --History.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Anti-submarine warfare--New Zealand.
Minesweepers--History.--New Zealand
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, New Zealand.

Dewey Class. No.: 940.54516