| Article number: | 10.11.029 |
The Hr.Ms. "Snellius" (A907) and Hr.Ms. "Luymes" (A902) from 1952 were hydrographic survey vessels of the Royal Netherlands Navy. They played an important role in mapping (maritime) areas, both in the Netherlands and in (former) overseas territories.
| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Ship class | Snellius-class hydrographic survey vessels |
| Number of ships | 2 |
| Names | HMS Snellius (A907) and HMS Luymes (A902) |
| In service | Both in 1952 |
| Shipyard | De Schelde, Vlissingen |
| Named after | |
| • Snellius: Willebrord Snellius (physicist/cartographer) | |
| • Luymes: J.T. Luymes (hydrographer in the navy) |
| Characteristic | Data |
|---|---|
| Type | Hydrographic survey vessel |
| Displacement | ~850 tonnes |
| Length | approx. 54 metres |
| Beam | approx. 9 metres |
| Draught | approx. 3 metres |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric |
| Speed | ~12 knots |
| Crew | approx. 45 (including hydrographers) |
These ships were equipped for hydrographic surveys, such as:
Depth measurements
Mapping (seabed and coastlines)
Oceanographic and tidal research
Support for the production of nautical charts
They were equipped with:
Echo-sounders (depth gauges)
On-board hydrographic laboratory
Workboats for measurements close to the coast
Both vessels have served in:
Dutch coastal waters
The Caribbean (Antilles & Suriname)
South-East Asia, including Dutch New Guinea
HNLMS Luymes (A902): Decommissioned in 1973
HMS Snellius (A907): Decommissioned in 1973
They were succeeded by newer hydrographic vessels, including another Snellius (1984) and Luymes (2003), continuing the naming tradition.
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.11.029 |
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Author |
J.TH.M. Buter |
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Description |
Royal Netherlands Navy survey vessels "Snellius" A907, "Luymes" A902 (1952) |
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Quality |
frames; side view; decks; some 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 |
2 |
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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 |
2 |
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Number of A4 text pages |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
105 |
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Details |
Overall length 70 cm |
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Remarks |