Van der Hoop (advocaat-fiscal) was a Dutch legal officer who, between 1788 and 1792, submitted proposals for the creation of a permanent corps of ship artillerymen and a marine infantry corps for the Oost-Indische Compagnie.
Proposals for Military Reform
Together with Vice-admiraal Reynst and Schout-bijnaacht Van Kinsbergen, Van der Hoop advocated for a standing force of 140 men organised into six companies. The plan was ultimately rejected due to cost concerns.
Historical Context
His efforts occurred against the backdrop of the French Revolution (see 1792) and the shifting political climate in Europe, which affected Dutch colonial policy.
See Also
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665-1945, OCR text, pp. 82.