New Zealand's worst naval tragedy remembered

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 5:44p.m.
By Adrien Taylor New Zealand's worst naval tragedy remains unknown to many. On December 19, 1941, the HMS Neptune sank in the Mediterranean taking with her more than 750 lives. Of those that died, 150 were New Zealanders. This morning the 70th anniversary commemoration service was held in Devonport. For Rae Dempsey, the service was a chance to remember a brother she wishes she could have known longer - able

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