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638952, dated 01 May 54. Launching of the USS PCE 1606 (Hr.Ms. Vos) at the General Ship and Engine Works Inc., East Boston, MA. L to R: Mr. Byron C. Hedblom, Vice President of the General Ship and Engine Works Inc., Mrs. Philip W. Snyder, Sponsor, Miss Katherine Watts, Maid of Honor, Capt. Philip W. Snyder, Commander Boston Naval Shipyard, Mr. Carl G. Hedblom, President of General Ship and Engine Works Inc., Capt. Joseph L. Bird, Sup Ship and INS ORD Planning Officer. |
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638953, dated 01 May 54. Launching of the USS PCE 1606 (Hr.Ms. Vos) at the General Ship and Engine Works Inc., East Boston, MA. Mrs. Philip W. Snyder, Sponsor, and Mr. I.W. Barkman, Treasurer of General Ship and Engine Works Inc., East Boston, MA. |
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638954, dated 01 May 54. Launching of the USS PCE 1606 (Hr.Ms. Vos) at the General Ship and Engine Works Inc., East Boston, MA. Mrs. Philip W. Snyder, Sponsor. |
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639257, dated 11 June 54. Transfer of USS PCE-1608 (Hr.Ms. Panter) and PCE-1609 (Hr.Ms. Jaguar) to Netherlands Navy at Naval Station New Orleans, LA. Capt. F.H. Gardner, USN, C.O. (left), accepts a vase, on behalf of the station, presented him by RADM Gerard Koudijis (RNN) as a token of appreciation and friendship extended officers and men of the ships which were transferred. |
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639258, dated 11 June 54. Transfer of USS PCE-1608 (Panter)and PCE 1609 (Jaguar) to Netherlands Navy at Naval Station New Orleans, LA. RADM Gerard Koudijis (RNN) signs the papers as Capt. F.H. Gardner, USN, looks on. |
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639259, dated 11 June 54. Transfer of USS PCE-1608 (Panter) and PCE 1609 (Jaguar) to Netherlands Navy at Naval Station New Orleans, LA. Men of HNLMS Panter and HNLMS Jaguar stand with heads bared during the benediction which followed the transfer ceremony. |
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640218, dated 01 May 54. Netherlands Ship Wolf (ex-PCE-1607). At sea. |
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640291, dated April 54. Netherlands ship HNLMS Wolf (ex-PCE-1607) at full dress for birthday of Netherlands Queens. The ship was attached to the Fleet Training Group, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA. |
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640300, 11 May 54. Crewman aboard Netherlands Patrol Craft Wolf (ex-PCE-1607) underway with Fleet Training Group, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA., don life jackets during collision drill. |
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640301, 11 May 54. LTS I.H.J. Haakman, C.O. (left) and LCDR John R. Riediger, USN, Liaison Officer on bridge of Netherlands Patrol Craft Wolf (ex-PCE-1607). |
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640302, 11 May 54. Netherlands Patrol Craft Wolf (ex-PCE-1607). Gun crew goes into action as C.E. Shealy (GMC) USN, Shipboard Instructor and LCDR J.R. Riediger, USN, Liaison Officer (top center)stand by. |
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640303, 11 May 54. Netherlands Patrol Craft Wolf (ex-PCE-1607). Firing 40mm Gun Mount are (L to R) MATR 1 J. Jansen, LTZ 3 M.C. Tromp (foreground), KPLGSKNST C.P.V. Arnhem, MATR 3 G Geerestein, MATR 1 A.V.D Tuuk, unknown sailor (seated), and LCDR J.R. Riediger, USN Liaison Officer. |
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640304, 11 May 54. Netherlands Patrol Craft Wolf (ex-PCE-1607). Gun crew opens fire during gunnery operations at sea. |
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640305, 20 May 54. Sailors of Belgian Mine Sweeper (ex AM-153) and Netherlands HNLMS Wolf (ex-PCE-1607) gather at garden at historic Williamsburg, VA. The group was undergoing training with the Fleet Training Group, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA. |
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640306, 07 June 54. ex-PCE-1604, Norfolk, VA. Transferred to Netherlands Navy. |
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640310, 07 Jun 54. Men aboard the Netherlands ship HNLMS Fret (ex-PCE-1604) undergoing training with the Fleet Training Group, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA. Gun crew on the 3" 50 goes to General Quarters. |
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640311, 07 Jun 54. Aboard the Netherlands ship HNLMS Fret (ex-PCE-1604). Signaling on the bridge is M.C.V. Gelder (QSM2) left, and G.V.D. Horst (QSM2). |
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640312, 07 Jun 54. Aboard the Netherlands ship HNLMS Fret (ex-PCE-1604). Prepare to lower the life boat during abandon ship drill. |
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640313, 07 Jun 54. Aboard the Netherlands ship HNLMS Fret (ex-PCE-1604). Lt. W.J. Flynn, USN, Liaison Officer, gives a lecture on the use of headphones. |
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646393, 15 Jul 54. Ex-PCE-1609. Transferred to Netherlands Navy. At sea. |
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663289, 13 Sep 54. On board HNLMS Hermelyn (ex-PCE1605), which the U.S. transferred to the Netherlands Navy under the Mutual Defense Assistance Pact. Personnel of ship man the 3" 50 gun during general quarters drill. |
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663290, On board HNLMS Hermelyn (ex-PCE1605), W. Holtkamp (QMS2) signals on bridge of ship. |
