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The Red background and Black Pale symbolises the Amsterdam Origins of the namegiver Lieutenant J.C.J van Speijk (1802-1831). During the Belgian Revolt he commanded the Gunboat Zr.Ms. No 2. | |||
During the siege of Antwerp on 5 February 1831, the Gunboat was in danger of running ashore and falling into Belgian Hands. Van Speijk then ordered the Boat to be blown up, he hinslef died in the explosion. | |||
The Motto meaing "Then rather up in the air" is said to be van Speijk's last words. | |||
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