'' Veronica '' assisted survivors in the aftermath of the 1931 Hawke 's Bay earthquake in New Zealand . Having berthed in Port Ahuriri only three hours before the earthquake , she radioed Auckland for help , which was provided by the light cruisers and . She was subsequently docked for inspection for possible bottom damage as the seabed had risen up under her
1931 Hawke 's Bay earthquake
1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake
HMS Veronica (1915)