About Solveig Krey
Born 1963. Solveig Krey is a Norwegian submariner and naval officer.
Solveig Krey (born 20 March 1963) is a Norwegian navy officer.
She hails from Lonkan, and graduated from the Norwegian Naval Academy in 1989. She became the first female commanding officer of a submarine in the world, when she took command of the first Kobben class submarine, on 11 September 1995. She was also the first female commander of a Royal Norwegian Navy vessel.
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Who is Solveig Krey?
Norwegian submarine commander
When was Solveig Krey born?
Solveig Krey was born on 20 March 1963 in Norway, Harstad Municipality.
What is Solveig Krey's occupation?
Solveig Krey is a submariner and naval officer.
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Solveig Krey is Norwegian.
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