BACK in the 17th century we'd have sent the fleet to attack them, but when a Dutch warship sails into Ipswich tomorrow, its crew will be given the red carpet treatment.

BACK in the 17th century we'd have sent the fleet to attack them, but when a Dutch warship sails into Ipswich tomorrow, its crew will be given the red carpet treatment.

The HNLMS Buyskes is paying a goodwill visit to the town and is due to sail up the River Orwell tomorrow .

On Friday its officers, led by Lieutenant Commander J. B. Swerissen, will be given a formal welcome by mayor Richard Risebrow in the Town Hall.