The ''O 2''-class submarine consisted of four
submarine
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s built by ''
Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde
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Royal Netherlands Navy
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During the 17th century, the navy of the Dutch Republic (1581–1795) was one of the most powerful naval forces in the world an ...
. Used for patrols in the Dutch home waters. The class comprised ''O 2'', ''O 3'', ''O 4'' and ''O 5''. Its diving depth was ; during trials with no crew on board a depth of was reached.
Construction
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Description of class
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