Arie van Altena, RNN(R)

Born  6 Apr 1910Gorinchem, Netherlands
Died   1980(69)


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1 Apr 1931 luitenant ter zee 3e klasse (S.Lt.)
16 Dec 1933 luitenant ter zee 2e klasse (Lt.)
16 Aug 1942 luitenant ter zee 1e klasse (Lt.Cdr.)
1 Mar 1953 kapitein-luitenant ter zee (Cdr.)
1 Jun 1957 kapitein ter zee (Capt.)

Retired: 1 May 1965


Decorations

Warship Commands listed for Arie van Altena, RNN(R)


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HNMS O 10 (P 10)luitenant ter zee 1e klasse (Lt.Cdr.)Submarine7 Aug 194319 Jul 1944
HNMS Dolfijn (P 47)luitenant ter zee 1e klasse (Lt.Cdr.)Submarine25 Jul 194421 Aug 1944
HNMS Tijgerhaai (P 336)luitenant ter zee 1e klasse (Lt.Cdr.)Submarine28 Mar 19453 Sep 1946

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Submarine HNMS O 10 (P 10)


7 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (1)

8 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) shifted from Rothesay to Ardishaig. (1)

9 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (1)

10 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (1)

11 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (1)

12 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (1)

13 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. Upon completion of these exercises she proceeded to Campbeltown. (1)

16 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) W.R.T. Clements, RNR). (1)

17 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr.Lt. J.R. Coultas, RD, RNR) and HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. A. McKay, RNR). (1)

18 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel. (1)

19 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR) and HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (1)

20 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr. (retired) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (1)

22 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr. (retired) W.R.T. Clements, RNR). (1)

23 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (1)

24 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

25 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) W.R.T. Clements, RNR). (1)

26 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (1)

27 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN). (1)

29 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (1)

30 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

31 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) W.R.T. Clements, RNR) and HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR). (1)

1 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

2 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

3 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR). (1)

5 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) W.R.T. Clements, RNR). (1)

6 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

7 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

8 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (1)

9 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR), HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) W.R.T. Clements, RNR) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR). (1)

10 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

12 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. A. McKay, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

13 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr. (Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR). (1)

14 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR). (1)

15 Sep 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (1)

1 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) shifted from Rothesay to Greenock where she embarked diesel fuel. She then shifted from Greenock to Campbeltown. (1)

3 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

4 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

5 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (1)

6 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel, HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR), HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (1)

7 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

8 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (1)

10 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (1)

11 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

12 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Carina (Lt. R.A.H. Lord, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

13 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

14 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Valena (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A. McKinlay, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

17 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN). (1)

18 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

19 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

20 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

21 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS Spaniel. (1)

22 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr. (retired) W.R.T. Clements, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (1)

24 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel. (1)

25 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr. (retired) H. Buckle, RN). (1)

26 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (1)

27 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr. (retired) W.R.T. Clements, RNR) and HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (2)

28 Oct 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (2)

1 Nov 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (2)

2 Dec 1943
After a repair period of about a month, HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)), conducted trials in the Clyde area. (2)

3 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) departed Rothesay for Londonderry. She was escorted by HMS Blade (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (2)

4 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) arrived at Londonderry. (2)

5 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Towy (Cdr. M.J Evans, OBE, RN), ORP Burza (Cdr. F. Pitulko, ORP) and FFS Lobelia. (2)

6 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with Escort Group B3 and later with HMS Inver (Lt.Cdr. F.H. Gray, RNR). (2)

10 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with aircraft. (2)

11 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Watchman (Lt.Cdr. G.H.D. Williams, RN) and HMS Goathland (Lt.Cdr. B.G.B. Bordes, DSC, RN). (2)

12 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Watchman (Lt.Cdr. G.H.D. Williams, RN) and HMS Goathland (Lt.Cdr. B.G.B. Bordes, DSC, RN). (2)

14 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMCS Rimouski (T/Lt. R.J. Pickford, RCNVR) and HMCS Eyebright (T/Lt. H.L. Quinn, RCNVR). (2)

15 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Wallflower (Lt. G.R. Greaves, RNR). (2)

16 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMCS Summerside (T/Lt. G. St. A.Mongenais, RCNVR) and HMS Hurricane (Cdr. C.E.E. Paterson, RN). (2)

17 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Wallflower (Lt. G.R. Greaves, RNR). (2)

23 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMCS Snowberry (T/Lt. J.A. Dunn, RCNVR) and HMS Tweed (Lt.Cdr. R.S. Miller, DSC, RNR). (2)

24 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Nene (Cdr. J.D. Birch, RD, RNR) and HMCS Snowberry (T/Lt. J.A. Dunn, RCNVR). (2)

25 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Mignonette (Lt. H.H. Brown, DSC, RNR). (2)

28 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Snowflake (Lt. E.J. Powell, RNR) and HMS Loosestrife (Lt. H.A. Stonehouse, DSC, RNR). (2)

29 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Winchelsea (Lt. C.T. Shuttleworth, RNVR) and another Royal Navy ship (unable to read the name in the log of O 10). (2)

30 Dec 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Skate (Lt. J.C. Rushbrooke, DSC, RN), HMS Saladin (T/A/Lt.Cdr. P.G.C. King, RNVR), HMS Chelsea (Lt.Cdr. J.E.R. Wilford, RNR) and HMS Burdock (T/Lt. F.R.M. Greasley, RNR). (2)

5 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Watchman (Lt.Cdr. G.H.D. Williams, RN), HMS Kenilworth Castle (Lt. J.J.Allon, RNR) and HMS Woodpecker (Cdr. H.L. Pryse, RNR). (2)

6 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Kenilworth Castle (Lt. J.J.Allon, RNR) and HMS Ettrick (T/A/Lt.Cdr. N.J.T. Monsarrat, RNVR). (2)

7 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Ettrick (T/A/Lt.Cdr. N.J.T. Monsarrat, RNVR), HMCS Galt (T/Lt. A.M. Kirkpatrick, RCNVR), HMS Kenilworth Castle (Lt. J.J.Allon, RNR), HMS Berkeley Castle (T/Lt. F.A. Darrah, RNVR). (2)

8 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle together with HMS Carisbrooke Castle (T/Lt. W.H. Forster, RNR). (2)

11 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) shifted from Londonderry to Rothesay. She was escorted by HMS Kihna (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR). (2)

19 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) was docked at Port Bannatyne. (2)

23 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) was undocked at Port Bannatyne. She immediately returned to Rothesay (which was 'just round the corner'). (2)

28 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) departed Rothesay for Tobermory. She was escorted by HMS Blade (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (2)

29 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) arrived at Tobermory after having embarked fuel at Oban. (2)

30 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Windermere (Skr. T. Williamson, RNR). (2)

31 Jan 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Recruit (T/Cdr. G.E.W.W. Bayly, RNVR) and HMS Fancy (A/Lt.Cdr. G.A. Simmers, DSC, RNR). (2)

1 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Recruit (T/Cdr. G.E.W.W. Bayly, RNVR), HMS Fancy (A/Lt.Cdr. G.A. Simmers, DSC, RNR), HMS Fort York (T/Lt. E.W. De la Mare, RNR) and HMS Steepholm (T/Lt. S.C. Dickenson, RNVR). (2)

2 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Steepholm (T/Lt. S.C. Dickenson, RNVR), HMS Recruit (T/Cdr. G.E.W.W. Bayly, RNVR) and HMS Fancy (A/Lt.Cdr. G.A. Simmers, DSC, RNR). (2)

7 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Lady Sharazad (Lt.Cdr. W.C. Shepherd, RNR). (2)

10 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Gateshead (T/Lt. R.B. Hughes, RNVR). (2)

11 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Dittany (T/Lt. S.W. Lock, RNVR) and HMS Gateshead (T/Lt. R.B. Hughes, RNVR). (2)

12 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Dittany (T/Lt. S.W. Lock, RNVR) and HMS Gateshead (T/Lt. R.B. Hughes, RNVR). (2)

16 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) departed Tobermory for Stornoway. She was escorted by HMS Kihna (A/Cdr. (Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR). (2)

17 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) arrived at Stornoway. (2)

18 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Ailsa Craig (T/Lt. T.G. Hornsby, RNR). (2)

19 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Ailsa Craig (T/Lt. T.G. Hornsby, RNR). (2)

21 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Ailsa Craig (T/Lt. T.G. Hornsby, RNR). (2)

25 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HNoMS Namsos. (2)

27 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HNoMS Namsos. (2)

28 Feb 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HNoMS Namsos. (2)

1 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Caldy (T/Lt. G.D. Cowley, RNVR) and HMS Flint Castle (T/Lt. N. Harrison, RNVR). (2)

2 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Caldy (T/Lt. G.D. Cowley, RNVR). (2)

4 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Caldy (T/Lt. G.D. Cowley, RNVR). (2)

6 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Caldy (T/Lt. G.D. Cowley, RNVR), HMS Flint Castle (T/Lt. N. Harrison, RNVR) and HMS Crowlin (A/Skr.Lt. A. Smith, RNR). (2)

8 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Benbecula (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A.F.W. Boumphrey, RNVR), HMS Arcturus (T/Lt. H.R. Grief, RNR), HMS Flint Castle (T/Lt. N. Harrison, RNVR) and HMS Crowlin (A/Skr.Lt. A. Smith, RNR). (2)

9 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Benbecula (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A.F.W. Boumphrey, RNVR), HMS Arcturus (T/Lt. H.R. Grief, RNR) and HMS Crowlin (A/Skr.Lt. A. Smith, RNR). (2)

11 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Benbecula (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A.F.W. Boumphrey, RNVR) and HMS Flint Castle (T/Lt. N. Harrison, RNVR). (2)

12 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Stornoway with HMS Persian (Lt.Cdr. A. Ecclestone, RN) and HMS Flint Castle (T/Lt. N. Harrison, RNVR). (2)

13 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated departed Stornoway for Rothesay via Londonderry. She was escorted by HMS Persian (Lt.Cdr. A. Ecclestone, RN) until 0734/14 when HMS Blade (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR) took over the escort when off Oban. (2)

16 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) arrived at Rothesay. (2)

30 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) shifted from Rothesay to Ardishaig. (2)

31 Mar 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

2 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

3 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

4 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

5 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

6 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

7 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

10 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

11 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. (2)

12 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises with ML's off Ardishaig. Upon completion of these exercises she proceeded to Campbeltown. (2)

16 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/A/Lt.Cdr. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Valena (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A. McKinlay, RNR). (2)

17 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, DSC, RNR) and HMS Valena (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A. McKinlay, RNR). (2)

19 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with US warships. (2)

20 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (2)

21 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR). (2)

24 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (2)

25 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (2)

26 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, DSC, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR).

27 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. H. Crighton, RNR). (2)

28 Apr 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and another vessel. (2)

8 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr. (retired) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS Radiant (T/A/Lt.Cdr. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (2)

9 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (2)

10 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (2)

12 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. C.A. Collins, RNR). (2)

14 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. C.A. Collins, RNR). (3)

17 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/A/Lt.Cdr. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Valena (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A. McKinlay, RNR). (3)

18 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Keppel (Cdr. I.J. Tyson, DSC, RD, RNR), HMS Wrestler (Lt.Cdr. R.W.B. Lacon, DSC, RN) and aircraft. (3)

21 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Buttercup (T/A/Lt.Cdr. J. Hunter, RNR) and HNoMS Rose (Lt. L.R. Lund, RNorN). (3)

22 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/A/Lt.Cdr. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Valena (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A. McKinlay, RNR). (3)

23 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (3)

26 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (3)

28 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (3)

29 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (3)

30 May 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. C.A. Collins, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (3)

2 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/A/Lt.Cdr. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (3)

4 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/A/Lt.Cdr. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (3)

5 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (3)

6 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, DSC, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (3)

7 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (3)

12 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. C.A. Collins, RNR). (3)

13 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (3)

14 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, DSC, RNR). (3)

16 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, DSC, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (3)

18 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, DSC, RNR). (3)

19 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, DSC, RNR). (3)

20 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS Spaniel. (3)

21 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) conducted exercises off Campbeltown with HrMs O 9 (Lt. R.W. van Lynden, RNN). (3)

22 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) and HMS Upshot (Lt. H.W. Wilkinson, RN) both conducted attack exercises off Campbeltown during which they served as target for each other. (4)

25 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Altair (T/Lt. J.L. James, RNR). (3)

26 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (3)

27 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. C.A. Collins, RNR). (3)

28 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (3)

29 Jun 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J.B. Henderson, RNR). (3)

2 Jul 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (3)

3 Jul 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Valena (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A. McKinlay, RNR), HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS Uther (Lt. R.A.A.C. Ward, DSC, RN). (3)

5 Jul 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (3)

7 Jul 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (3)

8 Jul 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (3)

14 Jul 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) was docked at Port Bannatyne. (3)

18 Jul 1944
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) was undocked at Port Bannatyne. She immediately returned to Rothesay. (3)


Submarine HNMS Tijgerhaai (P 336)


4 Apr 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Holy Loch from her builders yard for a training period. (5)

21 May 1945
With her initial training completed HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Holy Loch bound for Dundee. (5)

23 May 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Dundee. (5)

24 May 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Dundee bound for Rotterdam. (5)

26 May 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Rotterdam. (5)

30 Jun 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Rotterdam bound for Holy Loch. (5)

2 Jul 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Holy Loch for a period of exercises before she will depart from for the Far East. (5)

14 Jul 1945 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Tireless (A/Lt.Cdr. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC and Bar, RN), HMS Truncheon (A/Lt.Cdr. R.J. Clutterbuck, DSO, RN) and HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) all conducted practice attacks on HMS Brilliant (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Icarus (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). (6)

15 Jul 1945 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Tireless (A/Lt.Cdr. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC and Bar, RN), HMS Truncheon (A/Lt.Cdr. R.J. Clutterbuck, DSO, RN) and HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) all conducted practice attacks on HMS Brilliant (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Icarus (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). (6)

16 Jul 1945 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Tireless (A/Lt.Cdr. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC and Bar, RN), HMS Truncheon (A/Lt.Cdr. R.J. Clutterbuck, DSO, RN) and HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) all conducted practice attacks on HMS Brilliant (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Icarus (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). Upon completion of these exercises these submarines returned to Holy Loch. (6)

22 Jul 1945 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Tireless (A/Lt.Cdr. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC and Bar, RN), HMS Truncheon (A/Lt.Cdr. R.J. Clutterbuck, DSO, RN) and HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) all conducted practice attacks on HMS Brilliant (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Icarus (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). (6)

23 Jul 1945 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Tireless (A/Lt.Cdr. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC and Bar, RN), HMS Truncheon (A/Lt.Cdr. R.J. Clutterbuck, DSO, RN) and HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) all conducted practice attacks on HMS Brilliant (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Icarus (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). (6)

24 Jul 1945 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Tireless (A/Lt.Cdr. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC and Bar, RN), HMS Truncheon (A/Lt.Cdr. R.J. Clutterbuck, DSO, RN) and HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) all conducted practice attacks on HMS Brilliant (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Icarus (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). Upon completion of these exercises these submarines returned to Holy Loch. (6)

25 Jul 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) is docked at Holy Loch. (5)

27 Jul 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) left dock. (5)

5 Aug 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Holy Loch for Fremantle, Australia.

For the daily positions of HrMs Tijgerhaai during this passage see the map below.


HrMs Tijgerhaai passage Holy Loch - Bataviaclick here for bigger map (5)

10 Aug 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Gibraltar. (5)

11 Aug 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Gibraltar bound for Malta. (5)

15 Aug 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Malta. (5)

22 Aug 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Malta bound for Port Said. (5)

26 Aug 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Port Said. (5)

28 Aug 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Port Said bound for Aden. She passes the Suez Canal during the afternoon. (5)

2 Sep 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Aden. (7)

3 Sep 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) departed from Aden bound for Fremantle. (7)

10 Sep 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) passes the equator. 'King Neptune visits the ship'. (7)

13 Sep 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) receives a signal ordering her to proceed to Batavia, Java, Netherlands East Indies instead of Fremantle, Australia. (7)

20 Sep 1945
HrMs Tijgerhaai (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN) arrived at Tandjong Priok / Batavia. (7)

Sources

  1. File 2.12.03.6383 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  2. File 2.12.03.6384 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  3. File 2.12.03.6385 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  4. File 2.12.03.6385 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands) + ADM 173/19296
  5. File 2.12.03.6775 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  6. ADM 173/19931
  7. File 2.12.03.6776 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)

ADM numbers indicate documents at the British National Archives at Kew, London.


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