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Mercuur(4) in the 2000s

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A number of personnel are here climbing the side of the Mercuur (4) after a boat transfer from another ship. Bay of Taranto (Italy) during Submarine Rescue Exercise Sorbet Royal 2005, which was held from 20 - 30 June.

A number of personnel are here climbing the side of the Mercuur (4) after a boat transfer from another ship. Bay of Taranto (Italy) during Submarine Rescue Exercise Sorbet Royal 2005, which was held from 20 - 30 June.

 

Mercuur (4)sailing from Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, on 14:07 hrs, June 6th, 2005. (Photo: © Stephen J. Borg, Malta).

Mercuur (4) sailing from Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, on 14:07 hrs, June 6th, 2005. (Photo: © Stephen J. Borg, Malta).

 

Mercuur (4) supports the Netherlands diving teams during a PODEX. A PODEX is the posting of a POD to resupply essential life support stores, by passing the POD through either an escape trunk or torpedo tube. Bay of Taranto (Italy) during Submarine Rescue Exercie Sorbet Royal 2005, which was held from 20 - 30 June.

Mercuur (4) supports the Netherlands diving teams during a PODEX. A PODEX is the posting of a POD to resupply essential life support stores, by passing the POD through either an escape trunk or torpedo tube. Bay of Taranto (Italy) during Submarine Rescue Exercie Sorbet Royal 2005, which was held from 20 - 30 June.

 

Mercuur (4) nearing its Pinto 1 bert in Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, 09:00 at June 4th 2005. (Photo: © Anthony Vella)

Mercuur (4) nearing its Pinto 1 bert in Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, 09:00 at June 4th 2005. (Photo: © Anthony Vella)

 

Mercuur (4) nearing its Pinto 1 bert in Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, 09:00 at June 4th 2005. (Photo: © Anthony Vella)

Mercuur (4) nearing its Pinto 1 bert in Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, 09:00 at June 4th 2005. (Photo: © Anthony Vella)

 

Mercuur (4) arriving in Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, 09:00 at June 4th 2005. (Photo: © Anthony Vella).

Mercuur (4) arriving in Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta, 09:00 at June 4th 2005. (Photo: © Anthony Vella).

 

Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

Stern of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 15-17 July 2005. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

Stern of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

The aft deck of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. Note the fender, which is used when submarines moore alongside the Mercuur (4). (Photo: © Willem Cool).

The aft deck of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. Note the fender, which is used when submarines moore alongside the Mercuur (4). (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

The -torpedo- crane of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

The "torpedo" crane of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

The bridge of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

The bridge of Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

Mercuur (4) during the Vlootdagen (Fleet Days) in Den Helder, 9-11 July 2004. (Photo: © Willem Cool).

 

 Mercuur (4) seen through the periscope of Dolfijn (4). Norway, between 5 and 7 Apr 2003. (Photo: © Former official Dolfijn (4) website).

 Mercuur (4) seen through the periscope of  Dolfijn (4). Norway, between 5 and 7 Apr 2003. (Photo: © Official Dolfijn (4) website).

 

 

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