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HNLMS 'Mercuur' (retd)
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Uploaded: 09/22/20 7:25 AM GMT
HNLMS 'Mercuur' (retd)
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The former Ocean Minesweeper HNLMS 'Onverschrokken' (Intrepid) M886 was redesignated in 1965 as an escort vessel A856 and converted in 1972 into a torpedo work ship HNLMS 'Mercuur' A856 for the Royal Dutch Navy. After her definitive retirement in 1986, the ship was given a new 'life' as a museum ship in Flushing, a town In Zeeland, The Netherlands.
The vessel was built in the United States of America as a unit of the non-magnetic Aggressive Class wooden ocean minesweepers with number MSO 483. More than 80 of this type were built (53 for the US Navy). De HNLMS 'Mercuur' is the last remaining, almost complete ship of that class.
Edit: because of Owd Fella Tick's (OFT) comment below about the film 'Mister Roberts', I like to provide you with this link. Although it's not the same kind of ship, think this post will be a good and appropriate entry for the SNATM-theme (🎥). Thanks OFT!Comments
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::biffobear
09/22/20 9:45 AM GMT
Wooden hulled no doubt and a fine vessel too..R.
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Do not trust Atoms....they make up everything.
What a fine looking vessel it is, and I like the vertical format you chose, really good Mr. C. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
I know it's not the same kind of ship, but I immediately thought of the play and movie "Mister Roberts" when I saw this beauty SEA.
What a great capture.
What a great capture.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
A good photo of this old timer which has done more than its share of duty and a good description of it too Cornelius.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Excellent entry for SNATM SEA. Anyone who has not seen the movie owes it to themselves to check it out.
Henry Fonda, James Cagney, and Jack Lemmon; plus William Powell of "Thin Man" fame in his final role makes for a great cast.
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Henry Fonda, James Cagney, and Jack Lemmon; plus William Powell of "Thin Man" fame in his final role makes for a great cast.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
I second Ticks recommendation of Mr. Roberts - a very funny film - I see why he thought of this with excellent shot Mr. C.
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The Amen of nature is always a flower .... Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
That is a very good angle for your shot of this great piece of history. Like your information on it Cornelius.
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When fear comes to me I will stubbornly choose Faith Instead!!!!
Great shot C.
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB