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An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands the 17th reported that in the morning of the day before the corvette Zr.Ms. Van Speyk (1) and the training vessel Urania (2) for the royal institute at Medemblik, Netherlands were launched. Immediately after the launching were the masts placed in the Van Speyk.
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1. Van Speyk, ex-Argo renamed before launching, ‘kuil’corvette, 2-decker, Netherlands, on stocks P. Schuit jr at naval yard at Amsterdam, Netherlands 1827, launched 16 1832, renamed as Medusa guard ship 1837, dimensions 39,50m x 10,80m ?, 900 tons displacement, 28 guns, 150 men.
2. corvette, laid down at the navy yard at Amsterdam, Netherlands 1830 by P. Schuit junior, launched on 16 April 1832, training ship for midshipmen, 1851 accommodation ship, renamed 1868 Astrea, stricken 1888, dimensions 28,50 x 7,90 x 2,80 metres, displacement 278 tons and an armament of 10-12 guns.
