H.M.S. ACHILLES AT LYTTELTON

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22511, 20 September 1938, Page 3

H.M.S. ACHILLES AT LYTTELTON

FLAGSHIP'S FAREWELL

VISIT

ROUGH WEATHER ON VOYAGE FROM AUCKLAND On her farewell visit in her present commission, H.M.S. Achilles, the flagship of the New Zealand Division.of the Royal Navy, arrived at Lyttelton yesterday afternoon from Auckland. The Achilles is to leave Auckland on December 2 for England, where she will pay off and refit before commissioning again for New Zealand. Exceedingly rough weather was met on the voyage of the Achilles from Auckland to Lyttelton. The warshio sailed from Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday in fine weather. A falling barometer, however, warned those on board of trouble to come. When the Achilles was off Hawke's Bay a fierce southerly gale compelled the ship to reduce speed until she was practically hove to and several green seas were shipped. From noon on Sunday till 10 o'clock that night, speed was maintained at six knots. The weather then moderated and speed "was increased." Those on board remarked on the magnificent view obtained of the Southern Alps when the warship was off Pegasus Bay. The Achilles will remain at Lyttelton until September 28, when she will sail for Dunedin. Ratings will receive ordinary leave during the vessel's stay in Lyttelton. Official Calls So far the following fixtures have been arranged:— To-day, 9.30 a.m., official calls to be paid by the chairman of the Harbour Board (Mr R. T. McMillan), the Mayor of Lyttelton (Mr F. E. Sutton), and the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr R. M. Macfarlane). Thursday, 7.45 p.m.—Commodore I. G. Glennie and his staff officers will inspect the Christchurch Division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve at the headquarters of the reserve; Friday night 20 ratings will be entertained at a smoke concert by the Lyttelton- Returned Soldiers' Association. A miniature rifle shooting match for the : Ship's Cup will- be Bred at Christchurch between teams representing the Achilles and- the -Christchurch Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Saturday, 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., a party from ;the ship.will attend the service at the Christchurch Cathedral when the colours of the Christchurch ex-Royal Naval Men's Association will be consecrated. Commodore Glennie will inspect the parade, and a wreath will be laid on the war memorial.

Sunday evening. 8.15 o'clock, the ship's company will give a concert in the .Civic Theatre, Christchurch, in aid of the.Ex-Royal Naval Men's Association. Monday afternoon, a farewell "at home" will be given by the commodore and officers on board the ship. Wednesday, 3 p.m., the ship will sail for Dunedin. The Officers The officers of H.M.S. Achilles, are as follows;.—Commodore J. G. Glennie. Commodore Commanding New Zealand Station; Commodore's secretary. Faymaster Lieutenant Commander- T. H. Ashby; Commander S. H. Paton. Surgeon Commander T. Gwynne-Jones, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Commander (E.) A. J. Norris, Paymaster Commander E. S. Burton,' Lieutenant Commander (N.) F. B. Lloyd, Lieutenant Commander (G.) O. L. Johnston, Lieutenant Commander (S.) P. Dawnay, Captain (Royal. Marines) C. F. Phillips, Lieutenant Commander R. F.'Jennings, Lieutenant Commander (P.) T. -P. Coode, Lieutenant (T.) A. J. Dent, Lieutenant (E,) H. A. Martin, Lieutenant D. G. Godden, Lieutenant (O.) J. E. Smallwood. ■ Lieutenant (E.) M. .N. de C. Brown, Paymaster Lieutenant A. Woodifield, Surgeon Lieutenant (D.) A. C. Home, 8.D.5., Lieutenant (E.) H. J. S. Banks, Paymaster Lieutenant H. R. Butchers, Lieutenant C. S. N. Tomlin, Sub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R. J. D. Keay, Schoolmaster (C.W.0.) W. L. Furmston, Commissioned Engineer J. G. Revolta. Gunner (T.) D. A. Holdsworth, Warrant Engineer J. Teague, Gunner E. E. Richards, Gunner (T.) G. R. Davis-Goff, Warrant Shipwright R. C Pearce, Warrant Electrician W. H. Skinner.