HMNZS Monowai
1925 ocean liner converted to armed merchant cruiser

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HMNZS Monowai (F59) was a survey ship of the Royal New Zealand Navy launched in 1978. Originally built as a commercial vessel, the ship was acquired by the navy in 1988 and converted for military use. Monowai was primarily used for hydrographic survey operations, conducting mapping and research in the Pacific region. The ship had advanced equipment for oceanographic research and was involved in various scientific missions, including search and rescue operations and environmental surveys. Monowai had a long service history, participating in numerous international exercises and deployments, and was decommissioned in 2012 after over three decades of service. The vessel played a crucial role in New Zealand's maritime operations and contributed significantly to the country's scientific research and survey capabilities.
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