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Sunday, 30 September 2018

Dutch minesweeper Hr. Ms. Naarden (M823) 1954-1977



Delfzijl, Netherlands 24 en 25 September 2018

Ex-MSC 183. Laid down by Wilton-Fijenoord N.V., Schiedam, Netherlands on 28 October 1954, launched on 27 January 1956, commissioned on 18 May 1956 and given to the Zeekadettenkorps Delfzijl in November 1977. Dimensions 46,62 (over all) x 8,75 (maximum) x 2,28 (medium) metres and a displacement of 417 ton. Diesel engine provided 2.50hp allowing a speed of 14,0 knots. Twn screw. Crew numbered 28 men. Armament consisted of 2-4cm machineguns.