新西兰纪念新西兰皇家海军莫阿号二战期间在图拉吉港沉没 81 周年。 81st anniversary of HMNZS Moa's sinking during WWII in Tulagi Harbour commemorated in New Zealand.

新西兰人在亨德森球场纪念花园纪念二战期间新西兰皇家海军莫阿号在图拉吉港沉没 81 周年。 New Zealanders honored the 81st anniversary of HMNZS Moa's sinking in Tulagi Harbour during WWII at Henderson Field memorial gardens. 来自新西兰国防军三个代表团的人员和大使馆工作人员参加了此次活动，纪念鸟级扫雷舰参与瓜达尔卡纳尔岛巡逻。 Personnel from three NZDF missions and embassy staff attended the event, commemorating the Bird-class minesweeper's participation in patrolling off Guadalcanal. 1943 年 4 月 7 日，该船被日本俯冲轰炸机击中沉没，12 名船员伤亡。 On 7 April 1943, the vessel sank after being hit by a Japanese dive bomber, with 12 crew members killed or injured.