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Time Line - November

Danish Naval Historical Time Line

Events marked with a indicates, that the day is also a Danish National or Military Flag Flying Day.

 November

1st

1932

In accordance with the new Naval Act, the newly established Coastal Command ("Kystdefensionen"), commander, Captain Briand de Crèvecoeur, is taking over the coastal fortresses from the Army.

5th

1866

The navy is bought the country's first diving gear.

5th

1916

The German submarine U20, that sank the LUSITANIA, runs a ground off the west coast of Jutland. All attempts to salvage the sub failed and the sub is scuttled by its own crew.

12th

2001

The corvette NIELS JUEL leaves Naval Base KORSØR to join the NATO forces in the Mediterranean; the main task of the joint force, is the fight against international terrorism in Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR.

17th

1869

The frigate SJÆLLAND, Captain Rasmus C. Malthe Bruun, participates in the opening of the Suez Canal, together with 40 other men-of-war from different countries.

20th

1939

The Navy Supreme Command ("Søværnskommandoen") gives the orders to place mine fields in the Storebælt, between Langeland and Lolland, and in Lille Bælt between Als and Ærø.

23rd

1951

11 mines explodes at the Mine Workshop at Naval Base Copenhagen, caused by a fire.
16 persons lost their lives, mainly firemen from the Copen-hagen Fire Department and Falck's Rescue Services.
Almost every building belonging to the Naval Mine Warfare Department in the area were flattened.

25th

1878

The frigate SJÆLLAND, Captain Johan C. Kraft, arrives the Danish West Indies to stop a negro uprising.
The uprising is brought to a hold.

25th

2004

The last two Danish subs, SÆLEN and SPRINGEREN, are decommissioned, marking the end of 95 years with subs in the RDN.

30th

1992

The Defense' Medal ("Forsvarets Medalje"), instituted November 27, 1991, is awarded for the first time at a ceremony at Naval Base Copenhagen.
Among the recipients are the crews from the corvette OLFERT FISCHER, awarded for their participation in the UN embargo in the Persian Gulf..

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