Dutch Submarines: News of 1997

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New video "Met de Hr.Ms Onderzeeboot K XVIII de wereld rond"
Dec 1997 Alle Hens	A new , "Met de Hr.Ms Onderzeeboot K XVIII de wereld rond", has been released. The video shows the voyage around the world of the Dutch submarine K XVIII in 1934 and 1935.

New video about the Dutch Navy in the years 1924 - 1940
Dec 1997 Alle Hens	A new about Dutch the Dutch Navy in the years 1924 - 1940 has been released. It contains footage about on numerous surface vessels and the submarines K VI, K XVIII, K XIX, K XX, O 16, O 12, O 19 and O 20.

New book "Hr.Ms. K XVII en Hr.Ms. O 16", published soon
Dec 1997 Alle Hens	A new about Dutch submarines will be published shortly. The book "Hr. Ms. K XVII en Hr.Ms. O 16" describes the history, loss, search and rediscovery of these two submarines which were lost during World War II in the South China Sea.

Hr.Ms. Bruinvis returns from last voyage of 1997
Dec 1997 Marine Nieuws	The submarine Hr.Ms. Bruinvis returned from her last 1997 voyage. She participated in several exercises with, among others, the Dutch Hr.Ms. Dolfijn and the British H.M.S. Splendid. After a short visit to Den Helder for repairs, she sailed to the FOST-area south of England for a three-week exercise. After leaving FOST, the Bruinvis headed for London to participate in the IMDEX exposition. IMDEX was followed by the NATO exercise AUTUMN 97 and a Partnership for peace exercise with the Polish vessel Kazub. After a visit to Stavanger, the Bruinvis arrived in Den Helder on the 26th of October.

Taiwan considers building its own subs
1 Oct 1997 Hong Kong Standard	Taipei: Taiwan may build its own submarines.............The Navy operates four submarines, including two Dutch-built submarines and two obsolete United States submarines. Taipei wanted to buy at least six full-sized submarines from the Netherlands but was rejected after Beijing downgraded diplomatic ties with the Dutch.

Accommodation ship "Cornelius Drebbel" officially decommissioned
27 Sep 1997 Marine Nieuws Oct 97	Today, 27 September 1997, the submarine service accommodation ship Cornelius Drebbel has been officially decommissioned. She is to be transferred to the 'Directie Materieel' and sold.

Accommodation ship Cornelius Drebbel decommissioning ceremony
11 Sep 1997 Marine Nieuws Oct 97	A small and informal decommissioning ceremony for the submarine service accommodation ship Cornelius Drebbel was held on 11 September 1997. In the future submarine crews of subs undergoing long periods of maintenance will be accommodated in the barracks of the Van Ghent Kazerne instead of on board the Cornelius Drebbel .

Walrus(2) at Rotterdam "World Harbour Days"
Rotterdams Dagblad 8 Sep 97	The Dutch submarine Walrus (2) was open for the public during the 'World Harbour Days' in Rotterdam last weekend. The Walrus (2) just returned from a maintenance period at the R.D.M. shipyard.

Zeeleeuw(2) visits Màlaga
Sep 1997 Màlaga News	The Dutch submarine Zeeleeuw (2) visited the Spanish port of Malaga in September 1997.

Walrus(2) returns to active service
Aug 1997 Marine Nieuws Nov 97	After being under repair for a year, the Dutch submarine Walrus (2) returned to active service. The new commander Ltz. I J.H. Hulsker will take the boat to Norwegian waters for a four-week period of trials and work-up.

Dutch subs at R.D.M shipyard for sale and under repair
Nov 1997	R.D.M. shipyard still has the submarines Zwaardvis (2), Zeehond (3) and Tijgerhaai (2) for sale. The yard currently has the submarine Zeeleeuw (2) under repair. Picture

New book "Ik Nader Ongezien" published
Alle Hens Oct 97	This new book, 'Ik nader ongezien', describes all Dutch submarines which served in the period 1906 - 1996.

Dutch Submarine service celebrates 90th anniversary
20 June 1997 Marine Nieuws #420 Aug 97	The Dutch submarine service celebrated its 90th anniversary. The guests were welcomed with a speech by the Commander of the Submarine Service KTZ . The Commander also presented a Bronze plaque to the submarine service. After paying their respects to the submariners who fallen in World War II, the celebration continued with a reunion party.

Special issue Marineblad
Jun. 1997 Marineblad	To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Dutch submarine service, the June issue of the periodical Marineblad is dedicated completely to the Dutch submarine service. It contains many interesting articles about the history, present-day situation and future of the submarine service.

Dutch Submarine service celebrates 90th anniversary
18 June 1997	Today, 18 June 1997, the Dutch Submarine Service has been in existence for exactly 90 years.....

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