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Cornelius Drebbel (2). Year and place unknown (Photo: © Theo Burgers)

 

Boat	Cornelius Drebbel (2)
Pennant #	A 886
Chronology	Relieved the ship Cornelius Drebbel (1) Botel (BOat hoTEL) aka accommodation ship (pontoon), based at Rotterdam to support submarine crews while completing new submarines or of subs undergoing long periods of maintenance. 18 May 1970: Laid down. 19 Nov 1970: Launched. 30 Nov 1971: Commissioned. Afgevoerd: 17 Sept 1997. 12 Dec 1997: Sold for 310.500 guilders to Neptunus Shipyard in Aalst Transformation into a bar (at a marina) was impossible because the vessel contained too much asbestos. Reported to be scrapped (no confirmation). Year unknown: Used for housing refugees and/or homeless.
Built	1970 - 1971
Yard	Voorwaarts, Hoogezand.
Attached to the Submarine Service	1971 - 27 Sep 1997
Le x Be x Dr	68.6 m x 12.6 m x 1.2 m
Tonnage	775 t
Engine	None
Complement	200
Armament	None

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