Napier was visited by HMAS Vampire and Vendetta over Labour Weekend, October 1962. NZSCo's Rakaia witnessed the occasion. Always thought the 'Daring' class of destroyers among the most handsome ever built.
Vendetta
Built: 1954 Cockatoo, Sydney
Tonnage: 2,800/3,600
Machinery: 2-shaft geared...