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035			_a(Nz)5571170
035			_a(OCoLC)154569762
037			_bSilver Owl Press, 16 Derwent St., Island Bay, Wellington, N.Z.
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100	1		_aHarker, Jack S.
245	1	4	_aThe rockies : _bNew Zealand minesweepers at war / _cJack Harker.
260			_aWellington, N.Z. : _bSilver Owl Press, _cc2000.
300			_a239 p. : _bill., ports. ; _c24 cm.
500			_a"Rockie: Naval reservist, possibly from rookie, slang for recruit"--Glossary.
500			_aIncludes index.
520			_a '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).
610	1	0	_aNew Zealand. _bRoyal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve _xHistory.
650		0	_aAnti-submarine warfare _zNew Zealand.
650		0	_aMinesweepers _zNew Zealand _xHistory.
650		0	_aWorld War, 1939-1945 _xNaval operations, New Zealand.
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