HMNZS Charles Upham

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HMNZS Charles Upham was a Royal New Zealand Navy ship commissioned in 1995 and named after Charles Upham VC & Bar. The ship's badge featured his Victoria Cross and bar. This was the first ship commissioned into the RNZN to be named after a person.

The ship was to be used to move military personnel and equipment in support of Government defence and foreign policy needs, as well as to provide assistance in civil emergencies. The vessel decommissioned in May 1998 and was sold in 2001.

The reason behind its early disposal can be put down primarily due to the government of the time not funding the necessary modifications. Without the required modifications the ship was completely unsuitable for its intended role.

Specifications

  • Displacement: 7955 Light, 10,500 tonnes: Full Load
  • Dimensions: 131.7m x 21.1m x 6.2m
  • Endurance: 7000nm : Speed 14kts
  • Complement: 32, plus 100 Troops
  • Machinery: 1 MaK M453AK Diesel Engine – 3.59 Mw
  • Sensors: Navigation Radar 2 x I Band
  • Weapons: Guns 4 x 12.7mm Machine Guns

Notes

  • Proposed modifications would have included the capability to operate medium size helicopters and fitting a variety of military-specific equipment.
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