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Thursday 3 August 2017

Dutch inshore minesweeper Hr. Ms. Lacomble (M870) 1958-1984

Den Helder, Netherlands 23 May 2017

Built for American account. Laid down by Arnhemse Scheepsbouw Mij., Arnrhem, Netherlands on 25 September 1958,, launched on 6 February 1960, commissioned on 22 August 1960, decommissioned on 31 December 1984 and lend-lease to the Zeekadetkorps Nederland. Part of the Van Straelen-class. Dimensions 33.08 (over all) x 6,875 (maximum) x 1,80 (maximum medium) metres, displacement 171,3 tons, 2 screws, horsepower 1.100 hp supplied by diesels allowing a speed of 9,0 (sweeping)-13,0 knots. A crew numbering 14 men and an armament consisting of 1-2cm machinegun.