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Mercuur (3), probably Norway 1974. The black spots on the hull indicate that a submarine (laying alongside in order to transfer torpedoes) has been running her diesels in order to re-charge her batteries. Also note the crane and dingy at the stern.  (Photo: © Collection J.J. Kragten).

Mercuur (3), probably Norway 1974. The black spots on the hull indicate that a submarine (laying alongside in order to transfer torpedoes) has been running her diesels in order to re-charge her batteries. Also note the crane and dinghy at the stern.  (Photo: © Collection J.J. Kragten).

 

Boat Mercuur (3)
Pennant # A 856, ex-M 886, ex- US MSO 483
Chronology Ex-minesweeper, former naval support and staff ship named Onverschrokken.
22 Jul 1954: Commissioned to Royal Netherlands Navy.
27 Nov - 21 Dec 1954: Voyage USA to Netherlands.
1971: Rebuild into a torpedo tender.
1975: Otto-fuel is introduced (torpedo fuel) and the work shops have to be
 upgraded. Including an additional 'chimney'
11 May 1973: renamed Mercuur (3).
12 Feb 1987: Decommissioned.
14 Mar 1988: On loan to Stichting Nauitisch Kwartier.
8 Apr 1993:: Arrived at Scheveningen.
24 Apr 1993: Museum vessel at Scheveningen
Built 1952 - 1953
Yard Peterson Shipbuilders, New York, USA.
Rebuild 1971 - 1972
Attached to the
Submarine Service
1973 - 1986
Le x Be x Dr 50.29 m x 10.37 m x 2.8 m
Tonnage 750 t
Engine Two GM V8 diesel engines, 2 x 800 pk
Shafts 2, Controllable pitch propellers
Speed 15.5 kts
Complement 72
Armament 1 x 40 mm (probably Bofors), ?2 x 0.50 Browning MG?, removed when renamed Mercuur.
Notes - Can launch Mk 44 and torpedoes.

 

Mercuur (3) as a museum ship in Scheveningen, 1 Oct 1993. Mercuur (3) as a museum ship in Scheveningen, 1 Oct 1993.

 

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Hr.Ms. Mercuur site -2-
Hr.Ms. Mercuur site -3-
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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