Jan van Dapperen, RNN
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Retired: 1 Sep 1969 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Jan van Dapperen, RNN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HNMS Zwaardvisch (P 322) | luitenant ter zee 2e klasse (Lt.) | Submarine | 23 Mar 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
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Submarine HNMS Zwaardvisch (P 322)
9 Apr 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) departs Fremantle for her 7th war patrol. She is to patrol in the Java Sea.
For HrMs Zwaardvisch daily and attack positions during this patrol see the map below.
HrMs Zwaardvisch 7th war patrolclick here for bigger map
13 Apr 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) topped off with fuel at Exmouth Gulf.
25 Apr 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) sinks two sailing vessels off Soerabaya, Netherlands East Indies.
(All times are zone -9)
1545 hours - Sighted 2 rather large double sailed praus.
1655 hours - Surfaced and stopped the vessels.
The first one was named Namura (40 tons). There were Japanese on board. It was on its way from Bandjirmasin to Sourabaya and loaded with 12 tons of coal for the Japanese. Took the natives on board and at 1724 hours sank the prau with an explosive charge in position 06º21'S, 111º10'E.
The second one was named Albania (30 tons) and there were no Japanese on board. This one was also on its way from Bandjirmasin to Sourabaya and loaded with 9 tons of coal for the Japanese. Took the natives on board and at 1744 hours sank the prau by ramming in position 06º21'S, 111º08'E.
28 Apr 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) makes two torpedo attacks on ships but in both attacks no hits were obtained.
(All times are zone -9) 1700 hours - In position 06º43'S, 111º59'E sighted two ships bearing 130 degrees. Went in to attack. The sight of guns on both of them made Lt. van Dapperen decide to attack with torpedoes.
1722 hours - Fired three torpedoes against an 800 tons coaster from 2000 yards.
1724 hours - Fired three torpedoes against an 1000 tons freighter from 2000 yards.
The results of these attacks were negative.
1726 hours - Saw the second ship coming straight towards us. Went as deep as possible (60 feet) and took evasive action.
1735 hours - The ship went overhead but no depth charges were dropped.
1905 hours - As nothing was heard anymore, came to periscope depth.
2000 hours - Surfaced.
29 Apr 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) suffers from mechanical problems. This is reported by signal to base and Zwaardvisch is ordered to return to base. She departs her patrol area the following day.
9 May 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) ends 7th war patrol at Fremantle.
17 Jun 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) departs Fremantle Australia bound for the U.K. She is sent back to the U.K. to refit due to the continues mechanical problems with her engines. The first leg of the trip is to Aden.
For HrMs Zwaardvisch daily positions during this passage see the map below.
HrMs Zwaardvisch passage Fremantle - Dundeeclick here for bigger map
7 Jul 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) arrives at Aden.
9 Jul 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) departs Aden bound for Suez.
13 Jul 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) arrives at Suez.
15 Jul 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) transfers the Suez Canal and arrives at Port Said.
20 Jul 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) departs Port Said bound for Gibraltar.
27 Jul 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) arrives at Gibraltar.
30 Jul 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) departs Gibraltar bound for Dundee.
6 Aug 1945
HrMs Zwaardvisch (Lt. J. van Dapperen) arrives at Dundee.