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Zeehond (3) trip to the USA photos		 Jolly Roger

Text and photos by Leo Bal and Ton Menheere, former crew members of Zeehond (3)

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Crew member Harry Hollegien getting 21 klappies (slaps) to celebrate his 21st birthday. Non adult crew members (age 20 or below) are not allowed to participate in this happening. First oOn the left Medic (ziekenpa) Ben Verweel and third from the left matroos John van de Wee, 25 Mar 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

Crew member Harry Hollegien getting 21 klappies (slaps) to celebrate his 21st birthday. Non adult crew members (age 20 or below) are not allowed to participate in this happening. First on the left Medic (ziekenpa) Ben Verweel and third from the left matroos John van de Wee, 25 Mar 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

During her 1971 trip to the USA the Zeehond (3) also visits the Norfolk US Naval Base. She docks in front of two state-of-the-art (in those days) US nuclear submarines, Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

During her 1971 trip to the USA the Zeehond (3) also visits the Norfolk US Naval Base. She docks in front of two state-of-the-art (in those days) US nuclear submarines, probably Sturgeon class. Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

Ton Menheere at the boardwalk of Zeehond (3), Apr 1971 Norfolk (Virginia). (Photo: © Collection Ton Menheere).

Ton Menheere at the boardwalk of Zeehond (3), Apr 1971 Norfolk (Virginia). (Photo: © Collection Ton Menheere).

 

In Norfolk some of the Zeehond (3) crew take the Greyhound to Washington where they visit several tourist sites, including the Capitol. Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

In Norfolk some of the Zeehond (3) crew take the Greyhound to Washington where they visit several tourist sites, including the Capitol. Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

In Norfolk some of the Zeehond (3) crew take the Greyhound to Washington where they visit several tourist sites, including the White House. Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

In Norfolk some of the Zeehond (3) crew take the Greyhound to Washington where they visit several tourist sites,  including the White House. Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

In Norfolk some of the Zeehond (3) crew take the Greyhound to Washington where they visit several tourist sites, including the grave of president J.F. Kennedy. Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

In Norfolk some of the Zeehond (3) crew take the Greyhound to Washington where they visit several tourist sites,  including the grave of president J.F. Kennedy. Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

Zeehond (3) moored on a buoy off Andros Island (Bahamas). Crew members are transported to the island by a sloop. Mid Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

Zeehond (3) moored on a buoy off Andros Island (Bahamas). Crew members are transported to the island by a sloop. Mid Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

Zeehond (3) moored on a buoy off Andros Island (Bahamas). Crew members are transported to the island by a sloop. Mid Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

Zeehond (3) moored on a buoy off Andros Island (Bahamas). Crew members are transported to the island by a sloop. Mid Apr 1971 (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

eehond (3) in Nassau harbor, New Providence (Bahamas) 27-30 Apr 1971. (Photo: © Leo Bal).

Zeehond (3) in Nassau harbour, New Providence (Bahamas) 27-30 Apr 1971. (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

Nassau city, New Providence (Bahamas) 27-30 Apr 1971. (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 Nassau city, New Providence (Bahamas) 27-30 Apr 1971. (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

Leo Bal at the Nassau market, New Providence (Bahamas) 27-30 Apr 1971. (Photo: © Collection Leo Bal).

Leo Bal at the Nassau market, New Providence (Bahamas) 27-30 Apr 1971. (Photo: © Collection Leo Bal).

 

Off duty crewmember spend the night at the Freeport Inn, Freeport (Grand Bahama Island) 2 May 1971. (Photo: © Leo Bal).

Off duty crewmember spend the night at the Freeport Inn, Freeport (Grand Bahama Island) 2 May 1971. (Photo: © Leo Bal).

 

Leo Bal on guard duty, Freeport (Grand Bahama Island) 2 May 1971. (Photo: © Leo Bal).

Leo Bal on guard duty, Freeport (Grand Bahama Island) 2 May 1971. (Photo: © Collection Leo Bal).

 

Flag ceremony, note the Dutch flag, Freeport (Grand Bahama Island) May 1971. (Photo: © Collection Ton Menheere).

Flag ceremony, Dutch flag handled by torpedo mate Gijs Sterk, Freeport (Grand Bahama Island) May 1971. (Photo: © Collection Ton Menheere).

 

Zeehond (3) at sea, somewhere off the Bahamas, 1971. (Photo: © Ton Menheere)

Zeehond (3) at sea, somewhere off the Bahamas, 1971. (Photo: © Ton Menheere)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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