| Article number: | 10.11.036 |
The Hr.Ms. "Buyskes" (A904) and Hr.Ms. "Blommendal" were hydrographic survey vessels of the Royal Netherlands Navy, deployed to carry out nautical charting, depth soundings and other hydrographic research, particularly in Dutch waters and the Caribbean.
| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Type | Hydrographic survey vessel |
| Class | Buyskes class (2 ships) |
| In service | Late 1970s |
| Year of construction | 1973–1974 |
| Shipyards | Bodewes Shipyards, Martenshoek (Groningen) |
| Named after | Dutch hydrographers Buyskes and Blommendal |
| Name | Pennant | In service | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hr.Ms. Buyskes | A904 | 1973 | 2003 |
| HMS Blommendal | (no official pennant, sometimes referred to as reserve/successor) | ~1974 | (possibly used as a training/reserve vessel) |
Please note: There is sometimes confusion regarding HNLMS Blommendal – this ship likely played a limited or supporting role. It was not always officially classified as an independent survey vessel like the Buyskes.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Displacement | ± 230 tonnes |
| Length | 42 metres |
| Width | 7.5 metres |
| Draught | 2.5 metres |
| Propulsion | Diesel engine, approx. 900 hp |
| Speed | ± 12 knots |
| Crew | approx. 20 (including hydrographers) |
Hydrographic and oceanographic research
Depth measurements (echo sounder/sonar)
Mapping of waterways and ports
Tidal and current research
Collection of data for nautical charts by the Hydrographic Office
Vessels were equipped with:
Precision echo sounders
Towed sonars
GPS systems and radar
Workboats for measurements close to the coast
Hr.Ms. Buyskes: Decommissioned in 2003, subsequently sold to the civilian sector (possibly maritime education or survey companies)
Replacement: The tasks were taken over by the modern survey vessels HNLMS Snellius (A802) and HNLMS Luymes (A803), in service since 2003
The Buyskes class was of great importance for:
The safety of Dutch coastal and inland waters
Supporting naval operations through up-to-date hydrographic data
Ensuring international maritime safety (including the Wadden Sea, the Western Scheldt and the North Sea)
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.11.036 |
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Author |
J.TH.M. Buter |
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Description |
HrMs survey vessels "Buyskes" A904, "Blommendal" A905 (1973) |
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Quality |
frames; side view; decks; details |
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Scale |
1 : 100 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
3 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
3 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
145 |
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Details |
Total length 59 cm |
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