Minesweeper Hananui II
Mine sweeper – Hananui II.
She entered service very late in feb 1919
This was owned by Messers Jagger and Hardy of Auckland and a Charter Agreement, similar to those for the other two vessels (Simplon and Janie Seddon) was drawn up.
Unlike the other vessels, there were no naval personnel on board for sweeping operations, probably because of a lack of suitable personnel in Philomel.
Hananui II began operations in the latter part of February 1919.
Having swept the field without finding any mines it returned to Auckland at the end of April, landing the minesweeping equipment at Devonport and was returned to its owners.”
Looks to have run aground
