The Peace Squadron | A Gallery from Eyewitness | RNZ National

In the 1970's and 80's peace protestors took to the sea to oppose visits by nuclear warships.

George Armstrong, founder of the Peace Squadron.

The flotilla begins to gather around the submarine.

George Armstrong leads the protest.

A small rubber boat deliberately places itself in the path of the submarine.

Peace Squadron vessels surround the USS Haddo as it tries to enter Auckland Harbour.

Future Labour MP Phil Goff joins the protestors.

Stephen Sherie boards the USS Haddo.

A police boat intercepts a protest vessel.

Many people opposed to the arrival of nuclear warships protested on the land.

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