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Mercuur (3), probably Norway 1974. The black spots on the hull indicate that a submarine (laying alongside in order to transfer torpedoes) has been running her diesels in order to re-charge her batteries. Also note the crane and dinghy at the stern. (Photo: © Collection J.J. Kragten).
| Boat | Mercuur (3) |
| Pennant # | A 856, ex-M 886, ex- US MSO 483 |
| Chronology | Ex-minesweeper, former naval support and staff ship named Onverschrokken. 22 Jul 1954: Commissioned to Royal Netherlands Navy. 27 Nov - 21 Dec 1954: Voyage USA to Netherlands. 1971: Rebuild into a torpedo tender. 1975: Otto-fuel is introduced (torpedo fuel) and the work shops have to be upgraded. Including an additional 'chimney' 11 May 1973: renamed Mercuur (3). 12 Feb 1987: Decommissioned. 14 Mar 1988: On loan to Stichting Nauitisch Kwartier. 8 Apr 1993:: Arrived at Scheveningen. 24 Apr 1993: Museum vessel at Scheveningen |
| Built | 1952 - 1953 |
| Yard | Peterson Shipbuilders, New York, USA. |
| Rebuild | 1971 - 1972 |
| Attached to the Submarine Service |
1973 - 1986 |
| Le x Be x Dr | 50.29 m x 10.37 m x 2.8 m |
| Tonnage | 750 t |
| Engine | Two GM V8 diesel engines, 2 x 800 pk |
| Shafts | 2, Controllable pitch propellers |
| Speed | 15.5 kts |
| Complement | 72 |
| Armament | 1 x 40 mm (probably Bofors), ?2 x 0.50 Browning MG?, removed when renamed Mercuur. |
| Notes | - Can launch Mk 44 and torpedoes. |
| Mercuur (3) as a museum ship in Scheveningen, 1 Oct 1993. |
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| Off-site |
| Hr.Ms. Mercuur site -1- |
| Hr.Ms. Mercuur site -2- |
| Hr.Ms. Mercuur site -3- |
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