The Story of HMNZS Otago 1960 - 1970

In 1959 the New Zealand government decided to purchase two Type 12 frigates to begin replacing the aging WWII loch class frigates. The frigate Hasting, then under construction at John Thornycroft’s yard at Southampton was purchased, modified and renamed Otago.

This is the first of a three volume set. A5 size, 448 pages with photos throughout.