HMNZS Wakakura (P3555)

HMNZS Wakakura in Devonport
HMNZS Wakakura in Devonport
History
New Zealand
NamesakeHMNZS Wakakura (T00)
OwnerJason and Clayton Knowles
BuilderWhangarei Engineering and Construction Company
Commissioned26 March 1985
Decommissioned11 December 2007
HomeportAuckland
FateDecommissioned
General characteristics
Class and typeMoa-class inshore patrol vessel
Displacement91.5 ton standard; 105 ton full load
Length27 m (89 ft)
Beam6.1 m (20 ft)
Draught2.4 m (7 ft 10 in)
PropulsionTwo Cummins diesels (710 hp) Twin shafts
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Range3,000 nmi (5,600 km; 3,500 mi)
Complement18: 5 Officers: 3 Senior Rates: 10 Ratings
Sensors and
processing systems
Navigation Radar Racal Decca 916 I Band
Armament1 × 12.7mm MG

HMNZS Wakakura (P3555) was a Moa-class inshore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy. It was commissioned in March 1985 for the Naval Volunteer Reserve.