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clew, hammock

human history
  • Other Name

    RNZN issue hammock clew (descriptive name)

    Seaman RD Williams, NZ112509, RNZN, Korean War (associated name)

  • Description

    rope hammock clew; belonged to NZ112509 Seaman Ronald D Williams, Royal New Zealand Navy, served Korean War

  • Place
    [New Zealand]
  • Associated Place

    Korea

  • Accession Number
    2005.91.12
  • Accession Date
    28 Sep 2005
  • Department

    History

    War History

clew, hammock - measurement [2005.91.12]

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  • clew, hammock - measurement [2005.91.12]
  • clew, hammock [2005.91.12]

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2005.91.12
  • Cultural Origin

    unknown

  • Primary Maker

     unknown (Rope/manufacturer)

     Royal New Zealand Navy (Made for)

  • Place
    [New Zealand]
  • Date
    Circa 1949
  • Associated Notes

    Rope hammock clew of NZ112509 Ronald David Williams, Royal New Zealand Navy (served Korean War from 1950-1951)

    A hammock clew is a rope which is used with looped end through steel ring; the rest was looped through holes at top of hammock – Mr Williams kept it for “no better reason”.

    Ronald David Williams joined the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1947. During 1947 he served on HMNZS Philomel, Tamaki, & Bellona. During 1949 RD Williams trained for his seman's certificate aboard HMNZS Kiwi. He was discharged but then re-engaged. During the Korean War he served aboard HMNZS Taupo - he was away for 15 months during 1950-1951, serving in in Korea, and in Japan for refueling. He subsequently served aboard Philomel and until his discharge from service with the Navy in 1953.

    Ref. incident during Korean War : there was a scrap at Yang-do, resulting in a near-mutiny on board. Consequently they didn't receive a full welcome back in NZ but stayed overnight off Kawau and snuck into Devonport early morning. RD Williams left the navy to join the air force & later took up employment top-dressing, driving mobile cranes, etc

  • Associated Event
    Korean War; 25 Jun 1950-27 Jul 1953
  • Associated Person

     Mr Ronald David Williams (Rope/manufacturer)

     Royal New Zealand Navy (Made for)

  • Associated Place

    Korea

  • Associated Date
    1947-1953
  • Period

    Korean War/Wars

  • Media

    unknown

  • Subject Category

    naval warfare/wars

  • Classification

    clew, hammock

    personal gear

  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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