HMNZS Wellington Ready For Visit To The Capital

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Monday, 20 September 2010

HMNZS Wellington Ready For First Visit To The Capital

The Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMNZS WELLINGTON, under the Command of Lieutenant Commander Simon Griffiths, will be conducting a first ever visit to her homeport this week.

HMNZS WELLINGTON will berth at Queens Wharf, No 1, Port of Wellington at 9am on Thursday 23 September 2010.

During this historic visit WELLINGTON will be involved in a Ceremony of Welcome, she will be open to the public, her officers and crew will conduct a Charter Parade through the city’s streets and host a large number of organised tours.

The Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Tony Parr, will attend the Charter Parade at 1030 Saturday 25 September 2010, where the crew of WELLINGTON will march from Queens Wharf to Civic Square. At the parade the ship will be presented the Charter to the City. This allows the ship’s company the freedom to march through Wellington with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, colours flying, band playing and drums beating.

WELLINGTON will be open to the public from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday 26 September at Queens Wharf. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Simon Griffiths warmly invites the public of the Wellington region to tour the ship and to meet the members of the crew.

The ship will also use the visit to Wellington to launch a new association with Kimi Ora School, Thorndon. The school has been "adopted" by HMNZS WELLINGTON to build a long lasting relationship benefiting both students and crew.
The ship will depart Wellington at 5pm on Tuesday 28 September 2010.

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