
along with HMNZS Futurist, and Danlayers, HMNZS Kaiwaka and HMNZS Coastguard

Converted merchant boat for use as a minesweeper

HMNZS Rata (Pennant) was part of the 95th Auxiliary Minesweeping Group – Wellington
along with HMNZS Futurist, and Danlayers, HMNZS Kaiwaka and HMNZS Coastguard

Vessel Name: RATA
Vessel ID: 515030146
Vessel Type: Steamship
Tonnage: 973 gt
Owner: Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co. Nelson, NZ
Built: 1929
Builder: Bow, McLachlan & Company Limited, Paisley
Date of Fate: 1959
Type of Fate: Broken up
SS RATA in Anchor fleet 1929 – 1958. Sold to Lanena Shipping Company, Hong Kong. Towed from Nelson to Hong Kong by tug CABRILLA 1958, and broken up 1959.
