Lieutenant‑baron W. de Constant Rebeeque commanded the steamship Vesuvius during the Dutch anti‑piracy operation of 1847 (page 108). Under his leadership the vessel successfully engaged local sea‑raiders, earning commendations for its crew, including Corporal J. E. Bruins.
Command of Vesuvius
Rebeeque’s orders emphasized aggressive pursuit of pirates, a policy that reflected the Dutch navy’s shift from sail to steam propulsion in the archipelago (page 108).
Recognition
His actions contributed to the issuance of a royal decree on 21 August 1850 awarding the Eervolle Vermelding to several crew members (page 108).
See Also
Source
20260707_232246_DLP-55-De_geschiedenis_van_het_Nederlandsche_Korps_Mariniers_van_1665_1945_OCR.txt, p. 108.