Category Archives: Christchurch Branch
Indian Navy Sailing vessel Mhadei at Lyttelton
Solo yachtsman Commander Dilip Donde of the Royal Indian Navy is currently in Port at Lyttelton making preparations for the next leg of the Indian Navy challenge which started this year. Whilst assisting with the preparations, … Continue reading
Annual mid-winter Dinner
The Christchurch Branch held its mid winter dinner at the Canterbury Club on Thursday the 19th June. 31 members, wives and guests braved a frosty Christchurch winter night and met at 1830hrs in the club bar for drinks before going … Continue reading
Earle Crutchley
Old Salts Honour Battler by Mike Crean – The Press, Christchurch Sailors who manned cargo and passenger ships in World War 2 will repay a debt on Lyttelton Harbour on Sunday. Former ship’s master Tudor Owen, of Christchurch, said “old salts” … Continue reading