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| December Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | |||
| Dolfijn (4) | ||||
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | ||||
| Mercuur (4) | 21 Dec (?) | Arrival | Den Helder, home port | |
| Rumours: RDM submarines and Indonesia | ||||
| Dec
2003 AMI International |
There are rumours that Indonesia is negotiating a submarine deal with the Dutch company RDM-Submarines. The deal is said to include Zwaardvis as well as Moray class designs . | |||
| November Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 3 Nov 10 Nov |
Departure Arrival |
Plymouth, England Den Helder, home port |
| Dolfijn (4) | 5 Nov | Arrival | Den Helder, home port | |
| Bruinvis | 5 Nov | Arrival | Den Helder, home port | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 5 Nov | Arrival | Den Helder, home port | |
| Portsmouth webcam spots Walrus (2) | ||||
| 27 Oct
2003 XXX |
This morning the Portsmouth Webcam spotted the departure of Walrus (2). Check their archives and take a look yourself - 11:04 hrs - , - 11:06 hrs - and - 11:08 hrs -. | |||
| October Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 6 Oct 10 Oct 13 Oct 17 Oct 24 Oct 27 Oct 31 Oct |
Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Arrival Departure Arrival |
Den Helder, home port Cork, Ireland Cork, Ireland Devonport, England Portsmouth, England Portsmouth, England Plymouth, England |
| Dolfijn (4) | 10 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 27 Oct |
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure |
Palma de Mallorca, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, Spain |
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| Bruinvis | 3 Oct 6 Oct 11 Oct 15 Oct 21 Oct 27 Oct |
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Departure |
Cartagena, Spain Cartagena, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, Spain |
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| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 3 Oct 6 Oct 10 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 26 Oct 28 Oct |
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Departure Arrival + departure the same day |
Cartagena, Spain Cartagena, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, Spain La Maddalena, Italy |
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| Dutch sub at World Harbour Days | ||||
| Aug Email. |
During the World Harbour Day, 5 - 7 September in Rotterdam, the Bruinvis will be open to the public. | |||
| September Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | |||
| Dolfijn (4) | 12 Sep 14 Sep 22 Sep 26 Sep 30 Sep |
Arrival Departure Departure Arrival Departure |
Faslane, Scotland Faslane, Scotland Faslane, Scotland Cork, Ireland Cork, Ireland |
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| Bruinvis | 5 - 7 Sep 8 Sep 8 Sep ? Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep |
World Harbour Days Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Departure |
Rotterdam Rotterdam Den Helder, home port Den Helder, home port Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon, Portugal |
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| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | ? Sep 19 Sep 22 Sep 24 Sep |
Departure Arrival Departure Arrival + departure the same day |
Den Helder, home port Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon, Portugal Cartagena, Spain |
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| Reunion for Mercuur crew | ||||
| Aug Email. |
On the 6th of September
2003 there will be a reunion for all former crew members of the Mercuur
(1,2,3,4). For more information please contact: museumschip_mercuur@hotmail.com, (+31) (0)35-6022293 or (+31) (0)35 6033391. Click here for more info on these vessels. |
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| K XVI expedition team needs to get more material | ||||
| Aug Email. |
The Dutch Navy has concluded that the May expedition did not provide enough material for a positive identification of K XVI. As a matter of fact they even don't know whether the material is from a submarine or another type of vessel. Therefore the team will try to salvage the located anchor. They hope to retrieve it this year. ...more info on the expedition. | |||
| Dutch Honor US Submarine In Cleveland | ||||
| July
11 O.N.N. |
The Dutch navy has honoured an American submarine now docked in Cleveland as a floating museum. The U.S.S. Cod rescued 56 sailors on board a grounded Dutch submarine near the end of World War II in the South China Sea. Yesterday a Dutch naval officer presented a Dutch flag to the Cod. He says the Dutch navy and people are still grateful. | |||
| July Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 4 July 7 July 11 July |
Arrival Departure Arrival |
La Coruna, Spain La Coruna, Spain Den Helder, home port |
| Dolfijn (4) | ||||
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - ??15 July |
Maintenance ??Arrival |
Den Helder, home port ??Den Helder, home port |
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| Mercuur (4) | 3 July | Arrival | Den Helder, home port | |
| Dolfijn (4)'s rudder damaged | ||||
| June
14 Mindef |
On Saturday 14 July the Dolfijn (4), a Dutch submarine of the , has sustained damage to her port side rudder while she was submerged, at a depth of 30 meters, South-West of England, off the Scilly islands. None of the crew has been injured and the submarine is heading for Plymouth for further inspection. | |||
| June Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 2 June 15 June 16 June 20 June 26 June |
Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Departure |
Jabal Ali, UAE Port Suez Port Suez La Valetta, Malta La Valetta, Malta |
| Dolfijn (4) | 15 June 16 June 22 June |
Arrival Arrival Departure |
Devonport, UK Cardiff, UK Cardiff, UK |
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| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 6 June 9 June 16 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 23 June 24 June 30 June |
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Arrival Departure Arrival Departure |
Galway, Ireland Galway, Ireland Dublin, Ireland Dublin, Ireland Cambletown, Scotland Belfast, N-Ireland Belfast, N-Ireland Rouen Rouen |
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| Dutch Navy examining K XVI material | ||||
| June
12 Leonardo |
From 9 - 20 May 2003 the
"Stichting Comité nabestaanden onderzeeboten 1940-1945" has held an
expedition to search for the K XVI.
This Dutch submarine was lost in the South China Sea on 25 Dec 1941. The team has provided the Dutch navy with video footage and photos which possibly shows parts/debris of the submarine. The navy will use small parts (visible in the footage), like a n anchor and chain, to find out if this is indeed the K XVI. ...more info on the expedition. |
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| May Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 31 May | Arrival | Jabal Ali, UAE |
| Dolfijn (4) | 25 May 26 May 30 May |
Arrival Arrival Departure |
Rothesay buoy Faslane, Scotland Faslane, Scotland |
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| Bruinvis | - | - | - | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 10 May 26 May 29 May 30 May |
- Departure Arrival Departure |
Stornoway, Norway Den Helder, home port Faslane, Scotland Faslane, Scotland |
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| Days at sea for 'peace operations' | ||||
| May 21 MOD |
The MOD states in its yearly report from May 21 that the total days at sea for the submarines was 499, of which 229 days was to support 'peace missions'. | |||
| Expedition to locate O 13 | ||||
| April
2003 K.B. |
During the summer of 2004 the "Stichting Comité nabestaanden onderzeeboten 1940-1945" will held an expedition to search for the O 13. This Dutch submarine was lost in the North Sea some time during June 1940. | |||
| Expedition to locate K XVI | ||||
| April
2003 K.B. |
From 9 - 20 May 2003 the "Stichting Comité nabestaanden onderzeeboten 1940-1945" will held an expedition to search for the K XVI. This Dutch submarine was lost in the South China Sea on 25 Dec 1941. ...more info on the expedition. | |||
| Vlootdagen / Fleet Days | ||||
| Mindef | The Dutch Navy Nationale Vlootdagen / Naval Days of 2003 will be held on 4, 5 and 6 July in Den Helder. ...more information. | |||
| Wanted: Submarine Service Commander | ||||
| 10 Apr 2003 | On Apr 7 2003 was relieved from his duties as Commander of the Dutch Submarine Service. A successor has not yet been appointed. Until a new Submarine Service Commander has been appointed the Chief-staff Kapt.ltz. will be in command. | |||
| April Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 4 or 7 April 9 April 23 Apr 26 Apr |
Arrival Entrance Arrival Departure |
Aksaz Suez Canal Mina Jabal Ali, UAE Mina Jabal Ali, UAE |
| Dolfijn (4) | 4 April 10 April 14 Apr 15 April 18 April |
Arrival Arrival Arrival Departure Arrival |
Bergen, Norway ?Ulsnes, Norway Stavanger, Norway Stavanger, Norway Stavanger, Norway |
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| Bruinvis | - | - | - | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 4 April 10 April 13 April 18 April |
Arrival Arrival Departure Arrival |
Bergen, Norway Stornoway, Scotland Stornoway, Scotland Den Helder, home port |
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| Walrus(2) crew decorated | ||||
| 26 Feb
2003 Walrus |
50 crew members of the Walrus (2) received a medal for their contributions to operation "Enduring Freedom". From Sept to Dec 2002 the Walrus has been gathering intelligence off the Arabic Sea and the Persian Gulf. (in Nov 2002 Secretary pf State for Defence stated that the Walrus has been gathering information on the Iranian Navy, as requested by the USA). The medals were awarded by Commander Naval Forces Netherlands, vice-admiral J. van der Aa. . . images | |||
| March Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 17 March 25 March 28 March |
Departure Arrival Departure |
Den Helder, home port Palma de Mallorca, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| Dolfijn (4) | 21 March 23 March |
Arrival Departure |
Trondheim, Norway Trondheim, Norway |
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| Bruinvis | - | - | - | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 4 March 24 March |
Arrival Arrival + Departure |
Den Helder, home port Haakonsvern, Norway |
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| February Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | - | - |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | - | - | |
| Bruinvis | 9 Feb 12 Feb 21 Feb |
- - - |
Plymouth Sound, England Newcastle, England Dundee, Scotland |
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| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 10 Feb 14 Feb 17 Feb 21 Feb 24 Feb |
Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Departure |
Den Helder, home port Aberdeen, Scotland Aberdeen, Scotland Dundee, Scotland Dundee, Scotland |
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| January Submarine/Tender dispositions | ||||
|
Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | - | - |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | - | - | |
| Bruinvis | - | - | - | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder, home port | |
| Mercuur (4) | 20 - 26 Jan | Watch ship | Den Helder, home port | |
| Days at sea | |
| 2003 Defence Budget | The 'days at sea' stats for the Dutch
submarines as listed in the 2003 national budget is as follows: 2001: 465
days, 2002 expected: 200 days, and 430 days at sea are estimated for 2003. The estimated 200 days for 2002 seem a bit low since 280 days are listed for peace keeping missions alone. |
| Readiness Dutch Subs | |
| 2003 Defence Budget | The readiness of Dutch subs (as listed in
the 2003 defence budget) is as follows: Immediately: 1 boat, short term: 2 boats and long term: 1 boat. |
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