Scuttle and deadlight removed from the wreck of HMNZS MOA, which was sunk by Japanese bombers on 7th April 1943.  HMNZS MOA was refuelling in Tulagi Harbour, Solomon Islands, when a Japanese air armada attacked.  HMNZS MOA was hit by two 200kg bombs, one passing through the Commanding Officer's cabin and the other through the boiler room.  It took only 3 and a half minutes to sink with the loss of five crew.  HMNZS MOA's scuttle was recovered by the HMNZS TARANAKI diving team in 1975. 

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