Gisborne-born Commander of the HMNZS Endeavour. In 2012, Walker became the first woman to take command of a Navy tanker, and the second woman given command of a Navy ship.
Walker, Sandra, active 2012
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Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :News; Commander Sandra Walker used an earthy quip when taking o...
Date: 2012
From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]
By: New Zealand shipping gazette (Periodical)
Reference: DCDL-0023630
Description: Shows an audience of military personnel all laughing, except for one who is thinking about peeling wallpaper. A voice says, 'As any girl knows, size really does matter.' Refers to Sandra Walker, who took over as commander of the tanker HMNZS Endeavour at a ceremony on 16 November 2012. In her speech, she said she was delighted at having control of a large ship 'as any girl knows size really does matter'. (Stuff.co.nz ,16 Nov 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).