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The Badge shows the Personal Arms of Admiral Jhr. Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen (1735-1819) who had a distinguished career in Russian and Dutch Service. He was responsible for modernising the Navy in many areas. | The Badge shows the Personal Arms of Admiral Jhr. Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen (1735-1819) who had a distinguished career in Russian and Dutch Service. He was responsible for modernising the Navy in many areas. | ||
Serveral Ships have used the Name, 1st a Cruiser in Service 1939-1955, 2nd a Frigate in Service 1980-1995 (Sold to Greece as Navarinon) and 3rd Training Ship in Service since 1999. | |||
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