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The aircraft carrier that later served as HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was initially commissioned into the Royal Navy under the name HMS Venerable, bearing the pennant number R63.
Answer: True
The vessel's initial service was with the Royal Navy as HMS Venerable, designated with the pennant number R63, prior to its transfer to the Royal Netherlands Navy.
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was classified as a Majestic-class aircraft carrier.
Answer: False
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was a Colossus-class aircraft carrier, not a Majestic-class.
The aircraft carrier HMS Venerable was constructed by Harland and Wolff in Belfast.
Answer: False
HMS Venerable was constructed by Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
HMS Venerable was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1942.
Answer: False
HMS Venerable was commissioned into the Royal Navy on January 17, 1945.
What was the original designation and pennant number of the aircraft carrier that subsequently became HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81)?
Answer: HMS Venerable, R63
The aircraft carrier was originally commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Venerable, bearing the pennant number R63.
To which naval class did HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) belong?
Answer: Colossus-class
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was part of the Colossus-class of light aircraft carriers.
Where was the aircraft carrier HMS Venerable, the predecessor to HNLMS Karel Doorman, constructed?
Answer: Birkenhead, United Kingdom
HMS Venerable was constructed by Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
When was HMS Venerable commissioned into the Royal Navy?
Answer: January 17, 1945
HMS Venerable was commissioned into the Royal Navy on January 17, 1945.
During the mid-1960s, the operational role of HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was redefined to focus primarily on anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
Answer: True
The carrier's role evolved in the mid-1960s to become a dedicated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platform.
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was named in honor of a prominent Dutch painter from the Dutch Golden Age.
Answer: False
The carrier was named after Karel Doorman, a distinguished World War II naval officer, not a painter.
HMS Venerable was transferred to the Netherlands on April 1, 1948, and subsequently entered service as HNLMS Karel Doorman on May 28, 1948.
Answer: True
The sale and recommissioning dates accurately reflect the transition of the vessel from British to Dutch naval service.
HNLMS Karel Doorman replaced a large Colossus-class aircraft carrier within the Royal Netherlands Navy fleet.
Answer: False
HNLMS Karel Doorman replaced a smaller Nairana-class escort carrier, not a large Colossus-class fleet carrier.
The 1955-1958 refit of HNLMS Karel Doorman included the installation of an 8-degree angled flight deck and a steam catapult.
Answer: True
Key upgrades during the 1955-1958 modernization included the implementation of an angled flight deck and a steam catapult.
The official pennant number assigned to HNLMS Karel Doorman during its operational service with the Royal Netherlands Navy was R81.
Answer: True
The identification pennant number R81 was consistently used for HNLMS Karel Doorman throughout its Dutch naval career.
In January 1950, HNLMS Karel Doorman undertook a voyage to the Netherlands Antilles, carrying Prince Bernhard and accompanied by the destroyer HNLMS De Zeefakkel.
Answer: False
While HNLMS Karel Doorman did sail to the Netherlands Antilles in January 1950 with Prince Bernhard aboard, its escorts were the frigate Johan Maurits van Nassau and the light cruiser Jacob van Heemskerck, not the destroyer HNLMS De Zeefakkel.
In 1954, HNLMS Karel Doorman visited Montreal, Canada, where it participated in an air show.
Answer: True
The carrier's 1954 North American cruise included a notable visit to Montreal, Canada, for an air show.
During its early 1959 cruise, HNLMS Karel Doorman visited ports in Spain and Portugal.
Answer: False
The early 1959 cruise included visits to Newport, Rhode Island, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States, as well as the Netherlands Antilles, but not ports in Spain or Portugal.
By 1958, the rebuilding of HNLMS Karel Doorman incorporated a redesigned island superstructure and the integration of a steam catapult.
Answer: True
The extensive modernization completed by 1958 featured significant changes, including a revised island structure and the addition of a steam catapult.
HNLMS Karel Doorman's 1960 deployment was associated with tensions arising from the Dutch decolonization of Indonesia.
Answer: False
The 1960 deployment was related to tensions concerning the Dutch decolonization of Western New Guinea, not Indonesia itself.
In 1960, HNLMS Karel Doorman navigated around the Cape of Good Hope to circumvent potential diplomatic complications with Egypt.
Answer: True
To avoid diplomatic issues with Egypt, an ally of Indonesia, the carrier sailed around the southern tip of Africa instead of transiting the Suez Canal.
During its 1960 voyage, HNLMS Karel Doorman required assistance from tugboats in Fremantle due to a strike by dockworkers.
Answer: False
Due to a dockworkers' strike in Fremantle, HNLMS Karel Doorman maneuvered into its berth using its own propulsion, aided by aircraft on deck, without tugboat assistance.
In 1960, HNLMS Karel Doorman was tasked with transporting twelve Hawker Hunter fighter jets to Hollandia, New Guinea.
Answer: True
The carrier's 1960 deployment included the transport of twelve Hawker Hunter fighter jets to reinforce Dutch forces in New Guinea.
The planned visit of HNLMS Karel Doorman to Yokohama in 1960 was canceled due to protests from Indonesian and local groups.
Answer: True
Protests from Indonesian and local groups led to the cancellation of the carrier's planned visit to Yokohama in 1960.
During the 1960 crisis, Indonesia formulated plans to utilize Tupolev Tu-16 bombers, armed with AS-1 Kennel missiles, to target HNLMS Karel Doorman.
Answer: True
Intelligence indicated that Indonesia planned a missile strike against HNLMS Karel Doorman using Tu-16 bombers armed with AS-1 Kennel missiles.
The planned Indonesian missile strike against HNLMS Karel Doorman in 1960 was prevented by a successful Dutch naval interception.
Answer: False
The planned Indonesian missile strike was averted by a ceasefire agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands, not by a Dutch naval interception.
From 1961 until 1968, HNLMS Karel Doorman primarily functioned as a training vessel for new recruits.
Answer: False
From 1961 until its decommissioning fire, HNLMS Karel Doorman served as a dedicated NATO anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier, not primarily as a training vessel.
During the mid-1960s, the operational role of HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) shifted primarily to which function?
Answer: Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier
The carrier's role was redefined in the mid-1960s to focus predominantly on anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was named in honor of which prominent figure?
Answer: Karel Doorman, a World War II naval officer
The carrier was named in honor of Karel Doorman, a distinguished Dutch naval officer who served during World War II.
What vessel did the newly acquired HNLMS Karel Doorman replace in the Royal Netherlands Navy fleet?
Answer: A Nairana-class escort carrier
HNLMS Karel Doorman replaced a Nairana-class escort carrier, also named HNLMS Karel Doorman, in the Dutch fleet.
Which of the following was NOT a significant upgrade installed during HNLMS Karel Doorman's 1955-1958 refit?
Answer: Nuclear propulsion system
Nuclear propulsion was not part of the 1955-1958 modernization; upgrades included an angled flight deck, steam catapult, and new elevators.
What was the official identification pennant number assigned to HNLMS Karel Doorman during its operational career with the Royal Netherlands Navy?
Answer: R81
The identification pennant number R81 was assigned to HNLMS Karel Doorman during its service with the Royal Netherlands Navy.
During its January 1950 voyage to the Netherlands Antilles, which notable figure was a passenger aboard HNLMS Karel Doorman?
Answer: Prince Bernhard
Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands was a passenger aboard HNLMS Karel Doorman during its January 1950 voyage to the Netherlands Antilles.
In 1954, HNLMS Karel Doorman visited which North American city as part of a cruise?
Answer: Montreal, Canada
As part of its 1954 cruise, HNLMS Karel Doorman visited Montreal, Canada.
Which of the following was NOT a destination during HNLMS Karel Doorman's early 1959 cruise?
Answer: Lisbon, Portugal
The early 1959 cruise included stops in Newport, Rhode Island, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the Netherlands Antilles, but not Lisbon, Portugal.
What was the geopolitical context that precipitated HNLMS Karel Doorman's deployment in 1960?
Answer: Tensions over the Dutch decolonization of Western New Guinea
The 1960 deployment was directly linked to heightened tensions surrounding the Dutch decolonization of Western New Guinea.
How did HNLMS Karel Doorman navigate to its 1960 deployment area to circumvent diplomatic issues with Egypt?
Answer: Sailed around the southern tip of Africa
To avoid diplomatic complications with Egypt, HNLMS Karel Doorman sailed around the Cape of Good Hope.
What unusual maneuver did HNLMS Karel Doorman's crew execute in Fremantle in 1960 due to a strike?
Answer: Relied solely on its own propulsion using aircraft on deck for stability
The crew utilized the carrier's own propulsion, with aircraft secured on deck for stability, to maneuver into berth during the Fremantle strike.
What type of military aircraft was HNLMS Karel Doorman transporting to Hollandia, New Guinea, in 1960?
Answer: Hawker Hunter fighter jets
HNLMS Karel Doorman was transporting twelve Hawker Hunter fighter jets to Hollandia, New Guinea, in 1960.
Why was HNLMS Karel Doorman's planned visit to Yokohama, Japan, in 1960 canceled?
Answer: Because of protests from Indonesia and local groups
The planned visit to Yokohama was canceled due to protests originating from Indonesia and local groups.
What specific military threat did Indonesia pose against HNLMS Karel Doorman during the 1960 Western New Guinea Crisis?
Answer: A planned missile strike by bombers
Indonesia planned a missile strike against HNLMS Karel Doorman using Tupolev Tu-16 bombers during the 1960 crisis.
What ultimately prevented the planned Indonesian missile strike against HNLMS Karel Doorman in 1960?
Answer: A ceasefire agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands
A ceasefire agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands ultimately averted the planned missile strike.
From 1961 until its decommissioning fire in 1968, what was the specific operational focus of HNLMS Karel Doorman?
Answer: NATO antisubmarine warfare (ASW)
From 1961 until the 1968 fire, HNLMS Karel Doorman primarily focused on NATO antisubmarine warfare (ASW) operations.
The initial air wing deployed on HNLMS Karel Doorman comprised Fairey Firefly strike fighters and Hawker Sea Fury fighters.
Answer: True
The carrier's early operational air group consisted of Fairey Firefly strike aircraft and Hawker Sea Fury fighters.
From 1958 onwards, HNLMS Karel Doorman's air wing featured Grumman TBF Avenger ASW bombers and Hawker Sea Hawk fighters.
Answer: True
The shift in role from 1958 incorporated Grumman TBF Avengers for ASW duties and Hawker Sea Hawk fighters for strike operations.
In 1960, HNLMS Karel Doorman was equipped with Grumman S-2 Tracker ASW aircraft, which were Canadian-built.
Answer: True
The carrier's ASW capabilities were enhanced in 1960 with the addition of Canadian-built Grumman S-2 Tracker aircraft.
Beginning in 1959, Dutch Hawker Sea Hawk fighters operating from HNLMS Karel Doorman were equipped with Sidewinder missiles.
Answer: True
The Sidewinder missile upgrade significantly enhanced the air-to-air combat capabilities of the Hawker Sea Hawk fighters from 1959 onwards.
The Hawker Sea Hawk fighters were retired from service shortly after HNLMS Karel Doorman's 1964 overhaul.
Answer: False
Following the 1964 overhaul, the Hawker Sea Hawk fighters were transferred to land-based reserve storage and retired later in the decade, not immediately after the overhaul.
The Grumman TBM-3S2 Avengers served as anti-submarine platforms, whereas the TBM-3W2 variants were equipped for airborne early warning.
Answer: False
The TBM-3S2 Avengers were anti-submarine platforms, while the TBM-3W2 variants were utilized for airborne early warning.
HNLMS Karel Doorman had a standard displacement of approximately 15,000 tons.
Answer: False
The standard displacement of HNLMS Karel Doorman was approximately 19,900 tons.
The overall length of HNLMS Karel Doorman measured approximately 192 meters.
Answer: True
HNLMS Karel Doorman had an overall length of approximately 192 meters.
The maximum draught of HNLMS Karel Doorman was approximately 9 meters.
Answer: False
The maximum draught of HNLMS Karel Doorman was approximately 7.5 meters.
HNLMS Karel Doorman's propulsion system generated 40,000 shaft horsepower (shp) utilizing four boilers and two steam turbines.
Answer: True
The propulsion system was rated at 40,000 shp, derived from four boilers and two steam turbines.
The maximum speed of HNLMS Karel Doorman was rated at 30 knots.
Answer: False
The maximum speed attainable by HNLMS Karel Doorman was 25 knots.
HNLMS Karel Doorman typically carried a complement of around 600 personnel.
Answer: False
The typical complement for HNLMS Karel Doorman was approximately 1,300 personnel.
The primary armament of HNLMS Karel Doorman consisted of 5-inch naval guns.
Answer: False
The main armament of HNLMS Karel Doorman comprised twelve Bofors 40 mm L/60 guns, not 5-inch naval guns.
What types of aircraft comprised the initial air wing of HNLMS Karel Doorman when it operated as an attack carrier?
Answer: Fairey Fireflies and Hawker Sea Furies
The initial air wing consisted of Fairey Firefly strike fighters and Hawker Sea Fury fighters.
Starting in 1958, HNLMS Karel Doorman's air wing shifted to an ASW/Strike profile, including which types of aircraft?
Answer: Grumman TBF Avengers and Hawker Sea Hawks
The ASW/Strike profile from 1958 included Grumman TBF Avengers and Hawker Sea Hawks.
In 1960, the Royal Netherlands Navy acquired which type of ASW aircraft for HNLMS Karel Doorman's operations?
Answer: Grumman S-2 Trackers
The Royal Netherlands Navy acquired Grumman S-2 Trackers in 1960 for ASW operations aboard HNLMS Karel Doorman.
What armament upgrade did the Dutch Hawker Sea Hawk fighters receive starting in 1959, enhancing their air-to-air capability?
Answer: AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles
The Dutch Hawker Sea Hawk fighters were upgraded with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles in 1959, improving their air-to-air combat effectiveness.
What was the standard displacement of HNLMS Karel Doorman?
Answer: 19,900 tons
The standard displacement of HNLMS Karel Doorman was approximately 19,900 tons.
What was the maximum speed attainable by HNLMS Karel Doorman?
Answer: 25 knots
HNLMS Karel Doorman could achieve a maximum speed of 25 knots.
What was the typical complement (crew size) for HNLMS Karel Doorman?
Answer: 1,300 personnel
The typical complement for HNLMS Karel Doorman was approximately 1,300 personnel.
An engine room fire on April 26, 1968, necessitated the withdrawal of HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) from service with the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Answer: True
The significant engine room fire on April 26, 1968, rendered the vessel inoperable and led to its decommissioning by the Royal Netherlands Navy.
The decision to decommission HNLMS Karel Doorman by the early 1970s was primarily attributed to its outdated technology.
Answer: False
Primary reasons for decommissioning included substantial operational costs and a strategic shift within NATO, rather than solely outdated technology.
Following the 1968 fire, replacement boilers for HNLMS Karel Doorman were sourced from the incomplete carrier HMS Leviathan.
Answer: True
The boilers required after the 1968 fire were indeed transplanted from the unfinished carrier HMS Leviathan.
HNLMS Karel Doorman was sold to Argentina in 1969 due to the prohibitive cost of repairing the fire damage.
Answer: True
The extensive damage from the 1968 fire made repairs economically unfeasible for continued Dutch service, leading to its sale to Argentina.
NATO's anti-submarine warfare responsibilities were transferred to new destroyers following HNLMS Karel Doorman's decommissioning.
Answer: False
NATO's ASW responsibilities were assumed by Westland Wasp helicopters operating from frigates and shore-based maritime patrol aircraft, not primarily new destroyers.
What specific event on April 26, 1968, led to HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) being withdrawn from service by the Royal Netherlands Navy?
Answer: An engine room fire
An engine room fire on April 26, 1968, was the event that necessitated the withdrawal of HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) from service.
Which of the following was a primary reason cited for the decision to decommission HNLMS Karel Doorman by the early 1970s?
Answer: Substantial operational and maintenance costs
Substantial operational and maintenance costs were a key factor in the decision to decommission HNLMS Karel Doorman.
How were the damaged boilers of HNLMS Karel Doorman repaired following the 1968 fire?
Answer: Boilers were transplanted from the incomplete carrier HMS Leviathan.
Replacement boilers for HNLMS Karel Doorman were sourced from the incomplete carrier HMS Leviathan.
Why was HNLMS Karel Doorman ultimately sold to Argentina rather than being fully repaired for continued Dutch service?
Answer: The cost of repair was too high relative to its remaining service life.
The prohibitive cost of repairing the fire damage, relative to the carrier's remaining service life, led to its sale to Argentina.
Which naval assets assumed the NATO anti-submarine warfare (ASW) responsibilities previously undertaken by HNLMS Karel Doorman in the late 1960s?
Answer: Westland Wasp helicopters from frigates and shore-based maritime patrol aircraft
NATO's ASW duties were transferred to Westland Wasp helicopters operating from frigates and shore-based maritime patrol aircraft.
Subsequent to its service with the Royal Netherlands Navy, HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was transferred to the French Navy.
Answer: False
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was sold to the Argentine Navy, not the French Navy.
Following its acquisition by Argentina, HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was renamed ARA Independencia.
Answer: False
Upon its acquisition by Argentina, HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was renamed ARA Veinticinco de Mayo, not ARA Independencia.
The former HNLMS Karel Doorman, serving as ARA Veinticinco de Mayo, played a significant role in the 1982 Falklands War.
Answer: True
As ARA Veinticinco de Mayo, the former HNLMS Karel Doorman participated actively in the 1982 Falklands War.
The current Dutch Joint Support Ship, HNLMS Karel Doorman (A833), is the same vessel as the R81 aircraft carrier.
Answer: False
The current HNLMS Karel Doorman (A833) is a modern support ship and is distinct from the R81 aircraft carrier.
Following its service with the Royal Netherlands Navy, to which navy was HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) sold?
Answer: Argentine Navy
HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was sold to the Argentine Navy after its Dutch service concluded.
What name was bestowed upon HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) following its acquisition by Argentina?
Answer: ARA Veinticinco de Mayo
Upon acquisition by Argentina, HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81) was renamed ARA Veinticinco de Mayo.
What is the hull number of the current Dutch Joint Support Ship that shares the name HNLMS Karel Doorman?
Answer: A833
The current Dutch Joint Support Ship, HNLMS Karel Doorman, bears the hull number A833.
HNLMS Karel Doorman was the sole Colossus-class aircraft carrier to undergo extensive modernization in the mid-1950s.
Answer: False
HNLMS Karel Doorman was not the only Colossus-class carrier modernized; its sister ship, which became Brazil's Minas Gerais, also received significant upgrades.
HMS Warrior, which later served as ARA Independencia, was a Colossus-class carrier distinct from the lineage of HNLMS Karel Doorman.
Answer: True
HMS Warrior (ARA Independencia) was a sister ship within the Colossus class but followed a separate service history from HNLMS Karel Doorman (HMS Venerable).
HMS Vengeance, a Colossus-class aircraft carrier, was sold to Brazil and subsequently renamed Minas Gerais.
Answer: True
HMS Vengeance, another Colossus-class carrier, was indeed sold to Brazil and operated under the name Minas Gerais.
HMS Colossus, a Colossus-class carrier, was sold to France and operated under the name Arromanches.
Answer: True
HMS Colossus was transferred to French naval service and renamed Arromanches.
Which Colossus-class aircraft carrier, formerly HMS Warrior, was sold to Argentina and served as ARA Independencia?
Answer: HMS Warrior
HMS Warrior, a Colossus-class carrier, was sold to Argentina and renamed ARA Independencia.
Which Colossus-class aircraft carrier was sold to Brazil and renamed Minas Gerais?
Answer: HMS Vengeance
HMS Vengeance, a Colossus-class carrier, was sold to Brazil and renamed Minas Gerais.