HNLMS Zeeleeuw (1987)

HNLMS Zeeleeuw (S803) is a Walrus-class submarine of the Royal Netherlands Navy. She entered service in 1990 as the first submarine of the Walrus class, after the intended lead ship, HNLMS Walrus, was delayed for a long period following a serious fire during construction. Zeeleeuw has been deployed both for naval exercises and in combat operations around the world. Furthermore, the submarine plays an important role by performing intelligence operations. The submarine has undergone a mid-life maintenance and upgrade program between 2014 and 2016, and is currently in active service.

For other ships with the same name, see HNLMS Zeeleeuw.
Zeeleeuw in 1990
History
Netherlands
NameZeeleeuw
NamesakeSea lion
BuilderRotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij
Yard number349
Laid down24 September 1981
Launched20 June 1987
Commissioned25 April 1990
IdentificationS803
Motto
  • Op prooi belust
  • Dutch: Eager for prey
StatusIn active service
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General characteristics
Class and typeWalrus-class submarine
Displacement
  • 2350 t surfaced,
  • 2650 t submerged,
  • 1,900 t standard
Length68 m (223 ft 1 in)
Beam8.5 m (27 ft 11 in)
Draught7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
PropulsionDiesel-electric (3,132 kW)
Speed
  • 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph) surfaced
  • 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) submerged
Test depth300 m (980 ft)
Complement55
ArmamentMark 48 torpedoes and Harpoon missiles
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