Netherlands 26 June 2009
Netherlands-flagged, MMSI 244110047 and call sign PF8750. Of the Balder-class. Laid down at the Rijskwerf Willemsoord, Den Helder, Netherlands in October 1953, launched on 24 April 1954, commissioned in August 1954 and became in 1986 a trainingship (A880). Used by the Zeekadettenkorps Alkmaar since 1996, property since 2005. Displacement 169 (standard)-225 (full) tons and as dimensions 35.0 (between perpendiculars)-36,3 (over all) x 6,20 x 1,90 metres. The machinery consisted of 2 diesels with 1.050 hp allowing a maximum speed pf 15,5 knots. With a speed of 13 knots was the range 1.000 nautical miles. The armament consisted p1x1-4cm 60 cal Mk3 gun, 3x1-2 cm cal 70 MK7 machine guns, 2x4-178 Mousetrap Mk20 ASWRL, 2 DCT and 2 DCR. Crew numbered 28 men.
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