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'''Elizabeth Smit''' was a ship built in 1944, and scrapped in 2020.<ref>{{Citation |title=Hr.Ms. Marken (1944) |date=2023-11-30 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://nl.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Hr.Ms._Marken_(1944)&oldid=66399082 |access-date=2024-03-23 |language=nl}}</ref> It was previously the Marken, and was a minesweeper used during World War 2. It was sold in 1977 and turned into a [[barquentine]] in civilian service. It was badly damaged in 2003 and scrapped in 2020.
'''''Elizabeth Smit''''' was a ship built in 1941, and scrapped in 2020. It was built for the [[Royal Navy]] as the {{sclass2|MMS|minesweeper}} '''HMS ''MMS 54'''''. It was transferred to the [[Royal Netherlands Navy]] in 1944, serving as '''HNLMS ''Marken'''''. In 1957, it became a [[school ship]] for the Dutch Zeekadetenkorps. It was sold in 1977 and turned into a [[barquentine]] in civilian service, renamed ''Elizabeth Smit''. It was badly damaged in 2002 and was scrapped in 2020.

==Description==
As built, it was {{convert|105|ft|0|in|m|2}} long between perpendiculars, with a beam of {{convert|23|ft|0|in}}. It had a depth of {{convert|11|ft|0|in|m|2}} and a draught of {{convert|9|ft|6|in|m|2}}. The ship was powered by a [[diesel engine]] which was built by [[Crossley|Crossley Brothers]], [[Manchester]]. It had eight cylinders of {{convert|10+1/2|in|cm}} diameter by {{convert|13+1/2|in|cm}} stroke. It drove a single screw propeller. Maximum speed was {{convert|11|kn|km/h}}.<ref name=Clydesite>{{cite web |url=https://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?ref=55655 |title=MMS 54 |publisher=Caledonian Maritime Research Trust|website=Scottish Built Ships |accessdate=25 March 2024 }}</ref>

==History==
[[File:The Royal Navy during the Second World War A9737.jpg|thumb|left|An MMS-class minesweeper, similar to HMS ''MMS 54''.]]
===Naval service===
HMS ''MMS 54'' was ordered on 5 September 1940. It was built by Herd & Mackenzie, [[Buckie]], [[Fife]]. It was launched on 22 September 1941 and was completed on 25 December. Assigned the pennant number J554, it was assigned to the [[Royal Navy]]'s 103rd Minesweeping Flotilla, based at [[Sheerness Dockyard|Sheerness]]. In 1942, it was assigned to the 102nd Minesweeping Flotilla, also based at Sheerness. In 1944, it was transferred to the [[Royal Netherlands Navy]].<ref name=Clydesite/> and commissioned on 23 August as HNLMS ''Marken'', named after the village and former island of [[Marken]] in [[North Holland]], with the pennant number FY54. The ship was a replacement for {{HNLMS|Marken|1941|6}}, which had struck a [[naval mine|mine]] and sank in the [[Thames Estuary]] off the ''[[Sunk Lightvessel]]''.<ref name=Nethnavy>{{cite web |url=https://www.netherlandsnavy.nl/105ft.htm |title=105 feet class - minesweepers |publisher=Netherlands Navy |accessdate=25 March 2024}}</ref> In 1945, it was assigned to the 139th Minesweeping Flotilla, operating in Dutch waters.<ref name=Clydesite/>

HNLMS ''Haren'' subsequently carried the pennant numbers MV7 and M863. In 1957, it was transferred to the [[Sea Cadet Corps|Zeekadettencorps]], based at [[Utrecht]]. <ref name=Clydesite/>

===Passenger ship===
''Marken'' was sold in 1977 to the Stichting Het Varend Museumschip of [[Muiden]], Netherlands. It was converted to a [[barquentine]], renamed ''Elisabeth Smit'' and used for passenger cruises on the [[IJsselmeer]].<ref name=Clydesite/>
In May 1981, politician [[Jan Terlouw]], leader of the [[Democrats 66]] party, chartered the ship to stage a protest against the proposed reclamation of the [[Markerwaard]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jan Terlouw als stuurman ("Jan Terlouw as helmsman") |url=https://geheugen.delpher.nl/nl/geheugen/view/jan-terlouw-als-stuurman-jan-everhard?identifier=RIJK02%3A337862 |website=Het Geheugen |publisher=Koninklijke Bibliotheek |access-date=25 March 2024 |location=The Hague |language=nl}}</ref>
''Elisabeth Smit'' was severely damaged in a storm whilst moored at Muiden in October 2002. The ship became derelict.<ref name=Clydesite/> It was broken up on and after 7 December 2020.<ref name=BVK>{{cite news |title=Muider spookschip eindelijk geborgen (Muider Ghost Ship finally salvaged) |url=https://binnenvaartkrant.nl/muider-spookschip-eindelijk-geborgen |access-date=25 March 2024 |work=Binnenvaartkrant |publisher=Riomar BV |date=8 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130121344/https://binnenvaartkrant.nl/muider-spookschip-eindelijk-geborgen |archive-date=30 January 2023 |location=Capelle aan den IJssel |language=nl|url-status=live}}</ref>


==References==
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==Further reading==
*{{cite book |title=Schepen van de Koninklijke Marine in W.O. II |first=Chris |last=Mark |publisher=De Alk b.v. |location=Alkmaar |language=Dutch |year=1997 |pages=116–118 |isbn=9060135229 }}


==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Aefr0iQH8 Video of the demolition of ''Elisabeth Smit'' in 2020], published by Gemeente [[Gooise Meren]] (in Dutch)


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[[Category:Minesweepers]]
[[Category:1941 ships]]
[[Category:Ships built in Scotland]]
[[Category:Minesweepers of the Royal Navy]]
[[Category:Minesweepers of the Royal Netherlands Navy]]
[[Category:Training ships]]
[[Category:Barquentines]]
[[Category:Sailing ships of the Netherlands]]
[[Category:Merchant ships of the Netherlands]]
[[Category:Maritime incidents in 2002]]

Latest revision as of 18:33, 21 November 2024

Photograph of the Dutch barquentine Elisabeth Smit
Elisabeth Smit
History
Name
  • MMS 54 (1941–44)
  • Marken (1944–77)
  • Elisabeth Smit (1977-2020)
Owner
  • Royal Navy (1941–44)
  • Royal Netherlands Navy (1944–57)
  • Zeekadettenkorps (1957–77)
  • Stichting Het Varend Museumschip (1977-2020)
Port of registry
Ordered5 September 1940
BuilderHerd & Mackenzie
Yard number89
Launched22 September 1941
Completed25 December 1941
Commissioned
  • 1942 (Royal Navy)
  • 23 August 1944 (Royal Netherlands Navy)
Decommissioned
  • 1944 (Royal Navy)
  • 1957 (Royal Netherlands Navy)
Out of serviceOctober 2002
Identification
  • Pennant Number J554 (1941–44)
  • Pennant Number FY54 (1944- )
  • Pennant Number MV7
  • Pennant Number M863
FateBroken up December 2020
General characteristics
Class and type
Displacement295 Tons (1941–57)
Length105 feet 0 inches (32.00 m) between perpendiculars
Beam23 feet 0 inches (7.01 m)
Draught9 feet 6 inches (2.90 m)
Depth11 feet 0 inches (3.35 m)
Propulsion
  • Diesel engine (1941–77)
  • Sails (1977–2020)
Speed11 knots (20 km/h) (1941–77)

Elizabeth Smit was a ship built in 1941, and scrapped in 2020. It was built for the Royal Navy as the MMS-class minesweeper HMS MMS 54. It was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1944, serving as HNLMS Marken. In 1957, it became a school ship for the Dutch Zeekadetenkorps. It was sold in 1977 and turned into a barquentine in civilian service, renamed Elizabeth Smit. It was badly damaged in 2002 and was scrapped in 2020.

Description

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As built, it was 105 feet 0 inches (32.00 m) long between perpendiculars, with a beam of 23 feet 0 inches (7.01 m). It had a depth of 11 feet 0 inches (3.35 m) and a draught of 9 feet 6 inches (2.90 m). The ship was powered by a diesel engine which was built by Crossley Brothers, Manchester. It had eight cylinders of 10+1⁄2 inches (27 cm) diameter by 13+1⁄2 inches (34 cm) stroke. It drove a single screw propeller. Maximum speed was 11 knots (20 km/h).[1]

History

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An MMS-class minesweeper, similar to HMS MMS 54.
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HMS MMS 54 was ordered on 5 September 1940. It was built by Herd & Mackenzie, Buckie, Fife. It was launched on 22 September 1941 and was completed on 25 December. Assigned the pennant number J554, it was assigned to the Royal Navy's 103rd Minesweeping Flotilla, based at Sheerness. In 1942, it was assigned to the 102nd Minesweeping Flotilla, also based at Sheerness. In 1944, it was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy.[1] and commissioned on 23 August as HNLMS Marken, named after the village and former island of Marken in North Holland, with the pennant number FY54. The ship was a replacement for HNLMS Marken, which had struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off the Sunk Lightvessel.[2] In 1945, it was assigned to the 139th Minesweeping Flotilla, operating in Dutch waters.[1]

HNLMS Haren subsequently carried the pennant numbers MV7 and M863. In 1957, it was transferred to the Zeekadettencorps, based at Utrecht. [1]

Passenger ship

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Marken was sold in 1977 to the Stichting Het Varend Museumschip of Muiden, Netherlands. It was converted to a barquentine, renamed Elisabeth Smit and used for passenger cruises on the IJsselmeer.[1]

In May 1981, politician Jan Terlouw, leader of the Democrats 66 party, chartered the ship to stage a protest against the proposed reclamation of the Markerwaard.[3]

Elisabeth Smit was severely damaged in a storm whilst moored at Muiden in October 2002. The ship became derelict.[1] It was broken up on and after 7 December 2020.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "MMS 54". Scottish Built Ships. Caledonian Maritime Research Trust. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  2. ^ "105 feet class - minesweepers". Netherlands Navy. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Jan Terlouw als stuurman ("Jan Terlouw as helmsman")". Het Geheugen (in Dutch). The Hague: Koninklijke Bibliotheek. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Muider spookschip eindelijk geborgen (Muider Ghost Ship finally salvaged)". Binnenvaartkrant (in Dutch). Capelle aan den IJssel: Riomar BV. 8 December 2020. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

Further reading

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  • Mark, Chris (1997). Schepen van de Koninklijke Marine in W.O. II (in Dutch). Alkmaar: De Alk b.v. pp. 116–118. ISBN 9060135229.
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