Dirk Scalongne

Dirk Scalongne (12 December 1879 – 1 April 1973) was a Dutch Schout-bij-nacht and fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. Between 29 April 1929 and 1 May 1931 he served as commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy Submarine Service.

Early life Dirk Scalongne was born 12 December 1879 in Amsterdam.

Military career Early career In 1907 Scalongne was part of the first crew of HNLMS O 1 where he served at the time as reserve commander. This crew were the first submariners of the Royal Netherlands Navy. During his time on the committee he observed the trials aboard the HNLMS O 6 and contributed to the final report in which it was concluded that the system did not meet expectations. Scalongne remained commander of this station till 27 February 1929. On 3 June 1926 this marriage was dissolved.