TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harker,Jack S.
TI  - The rockies: New Zealand minesweepers at war 
SN  - 0959797998 (pbk.) :
U1  - 940.54516 21
PY  - 2000///
CY  - Wellington, N.Z.
PB  - Silver Owl Press
KW  - New Zealand
KW  - Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve
KW  - History
KW  - Anti-submarine warfare
KW  - Minesweepers
KW  - World War, 1939-1945
KW  - Naval operations, New Zealand
N1  - "Rockie: Naval reservist, possibly from rookie, slang for recruit"--Glossary; Includes index
N2  -  '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)
ER  -