HMNZS Otago

It is with sincere regret I inform Association Members that Jim Crossed the Bar in the early hours of Sunday 16 August 2026, aged 100. He was at Te Mana Care Facility in Birkenhead, Auckland.

Family, in conjuction with Royal New Zealand Navy Representatives, will advise funeral arrangements to be held at HMNZS PHILOMEL, Devonport Naval Base, Auckland in due course.

It is very imporatant to note that Entry/Attendance will need to be advised in advance and a personal PHOTO IDENTIFICATION is mandatory.

Funeral arrangements and Base entry procedures will be advised as soon as promulgated.

Terry Whimp MBE

President

HMNZS OTAGO Association

If you are just visiting and are not a member, and if you served on HMNZS Otago at any time, we would welcome your membership application. If you were previously a member why not rejoin us?

The Otago Association is active and in addition to its annual reunion, the committee meet quarterly to progress the business of the association and to consider how it can assist its members.

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