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Thursday, 15 December 2011

Dutch inshore minesweeper Hr.Ms. Bussemaker (M869) 1958-1983

On stocks at De Vries Lentsch, Amsterdam 29 August 1958, launched 27 February 1960, commssioned 19 September 1906. Built for American account (Mutual Defense Assistance Program). Minesweeper for shallow waters. Displacement 151 tons, maximum speed 12.5 miles, 1-20 mm machinegun, 12 men, dimensions 33,10 x 6,65 x 1,86m.