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Depicted is the HNLMS Van Speijk, a multi-purpose frigate of the Royal Netherlands Navy, moored, on the occasion of a port call, at one of the quays of a Flushing, Zeeland, The Netherlands, harbor.

PS: the red nose on the bow indicates that the Van Speijk has crossed the equator during her recent deployment time. If she would sail over the arctic circle, the nose will be changed into blue then. Because of the Dutch Navy tradition: it will be done by the youngest officer and youngest sailor on board.