Dutch Submarines in Color: K14’s 1938 Exercise in the Dutch East Indies!

This fascinating colorized footage, originally titled "'t Sal Waerachtig Wel Gaan, Acte 3," transports you to Indonesian waters in 1938, when the region was still the Dutch East Indies. The film showcases the Dutch submarine K14, part of the K XIV-class, conducting maneuvers off Surabaya, capturing the sleek design and disciplined operations of this colonial-era vessel. Set against the vibrant backdrop of tropical seas, this restored archive—highlighting one of five K XIV-class submarines built for the Royal Netherlands Navy—grips history buffs and naval enthusiasts, offering a dazzling glimpse into pre-war Dutch maritime power nearly a century ago.