Aviation and Shipping
Dutch Merchantman Maetsuyker: From Escape to Hospital Ship in World War II. Unique set of 1944 pics added.
The Dutch merchant vessel Maetsuyker, weighing 4,131 tons, played a significant role during World War II. It managed to escape from the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) to the safety of Fremantle, Australia, just before the final surrender on Java Island. This article traces the journey of the Maetsuyker as it Read more…