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Dutch Navy. Photographs and history of the Dutch Navy. Includes photos of Frigates, battleships, Aircraft Carriers, Cruisers and Auxiliaries of the Netherlands. Click below for more pages on different types of craft: |
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AIRCRAFT CARRIERS |
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Karel Doorman (EX HMS NAIRANA) |
Loaned by RN in 1946 | On loan form Royal Navy in 1946 returned to RN in 1948 | |||
Karel Doorman (EX HMS Venerable) |
Purchased 1st April 1948 | Sold to Argentina 1969 | |||
The Dutch Aircraft Carrier Karel Doorman |
The Dutch Aircraft Carrier Karel Doorman |
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BATTLESHIPS |
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EVERTSEN Class Coastal Defence Ship | |||||
Evertsen |
1894, (Fijenoord) | Scrapped 1914 | |||
Piet Hein | 1894 (Amsterdam) | Discarded 1914 | |||
Kortenaer |
1894 (Schele) |
Discarded 1920 |
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KONINGIN REGENTES Class Coastal Defence Ship | |||||
De Royter |
1901 (Fijenoord) | Discarded 1923 | |||
Hertog Hendrik | 1902 (Amsterdam) | Became a Hulk in 1945 | |||
Koningin Regentes |
1900 (Amsterdam) |
Discarded 1920 |
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The Dutch Coastal Defence Ship Koningin Regentes A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here ? Walker Archive. Order Code PAN215 |
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MARTIN HARPERTZOON TROMP Coastal Defence Ship | |||||
Martin Harpertzoon Tromp |
1904 (Amsterdam) | Stricken in 1927 Scrapped 1932 | |||
JACOB VAN HEEMSKERCK Coastal Defence Ship | |||||
Jacob Van Heemskerck |
1906 (Amsterdam) | Hulked 1948 | |||
DE ZEVEN PROVINCIEN Coastal Defence Ship | |||||
De Zeven Provincien |
15th march 1909 | Scuttled on the 2nd march 1942 after being badly damaged by Japanese aircraft on the 18th February 1942.raised by the Japanese and used as a blockship in 1943 | |||
DESTROYERS |
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HOLLAND class destroyers Displacement: 2215t standard; 2765t full load Armament: 4-120mm, 1-40mm, 2-375mm ASW RL, 2 DC racks Complement: 247 | |||||
Holland | 11.4.53 | To Peru 1978 | |||
Zeeland | 12.1.51 | Broken up 1979 | |||
Noord Brabant | 1.3.51 | Scrapped following collision 1974 | |||
Gelderland | 10.3.51 | Hulked 1973 | |||
FRIESLAND class destroyers Displacement: 2497t standard; 3070t full load Armament: 4-120mm, 6-40mm, 2-375mm ASW RL, 2 DC racks Complement: 284 | |||||
Friesland | 21.2.53 | Broken up 1979 | |||
Groningen | 9.1.54 | To Peru 1980 | |||
Limburg | 31.10.56 | To Peru 1980 | |||
Overijssel | 4.10.57 | To Peru 1982 | |||
Drenthe | 1.8.57 | To Peru 1981 | |||
Utretch | 1.10.57 | To Peru 1980 | |||
Rotterdam | 28.2.57 | To Peru 1981 | |||
Amsterdam | 10.4.58 | To Peru 1980 | |||
Ex-US CANNON CLASS DESTROYER ESCORTS | |||||
Van Amstel | Jun 1950 | Returned USA Dec 1967, Broken up | |||
De Bitter | Jun 1950 | Returned USA Dec 1967, Broken up | |||
Van Ewijck | Oct 1950 | Returned USA Dec 1967, Broken up 1968 | |||
Dubois | Oct 1950 | Returned USA Dec 1967, Broken up | |||
De Zeeuw | May 1951 | Returned USA Dec 1967, Broken up | |||
Van Zijll | May 1951 | Returned USA Dec 1967, Broken up | |||
G16 Tjerk Hiddes (nearest) with British destroyers G25 HMS Nepal (far) and G29 HMS Offa (centre). Tjerk Hiddes, Ex- British N Class Destroyer HMS Nonpareil. Purchased while under construction, launched 25th June 1941. Original Postcard. Published IWM. Price ?10. Click here to order. Order Code PHD302 |
G.84 Van Galen (ex - HMS Noble). Ex British N-Class Destroyer, launched 17th April 1941. Stricken 1957. Contributed by Paul van der Moezel |
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Sailors on G.84 Van Galen, 1942. Contributed by Paul van der Moezel. |
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AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE VESSELS | |||||
ROTTERDAM amphibious transport dock Displacement: 1200t full load Armament: 2-30mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 4-20mm Complement: 113-127+600 troops | |||||
Rotterdam (L800) | Commissioned 1998 | In service. | |||
Amphibious ship Rotterdam at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005. Photographed by Ivan Berryman. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code IB3048 |
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Johan De Witt (L801) | Incomplete | - | |||
L801 Johan De Witt under construction. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code DPD392 |
L801 Johan De Witt under construction. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code DPD393 |
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MINESWEEPERS |
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Ex-US ADJUTANT class coastal minesweepers | |||||
Beemster | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Bedum | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Borculo | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Borne | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Breukelen | - | Returned to USA 1972 | |||
Bolsward | - | Returned to USA 1972 | |||
Beilen | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Brummen | - | Stricken 1974 | |||
Blaricum | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Brekens | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Boxtel | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Brouwershaven | - | Stricken 1974 | |||
Brielele | - | Stricken 1975 | |||
Bruinisse | - | Returned to USA 1972 | |||
DOKKUM class coastal minesweepers Displacement: 373t standard; 453t full load Armament: 2-40mm; later 1-20mm Complement: 38 | |||||
Dokkum | 12.10.54 | Trials ship 1984 | |||
Hoogezand | 22.3.55 | Stricken 1992 | |||
Roermond | 13.8.55 | Stricken 1987 | |||
Naaldwijk | 1.2.55 | Stricken 1993 | |||
Abcoude | 2.9.55 | Stricken 1993 | |||
Drachten | 24.3.55 | Stricken 1993 | |||
Ommen | 5.4.55 | Stricken 1993 | |||
Giethorn | 30.3.55 | Stricken 1992 | |||
Venlo | 21.5.55 | Stricken 1992 | |||
Drunen | 24.3.56 | Stricken 1984 | |||
Woerden | 28.11.56 | Stricken 1991 | |||
Naarden | 27.1.56 | In service 1995 | |||
Hoogeveen | 8.5.56 | Stricken 1992 | |||
Staphorst | 21.7.56 | Stricken 1984 | |||
Sittard | 26.4.56 | Stricken 1987 | |||
Gemert | 13.3.56 | Stricken 1992 | |||
Veere | 9.2.56 | Stricken 1984 | |||
Rhenen | 31.5.56 | Broken up 1986 | |||
Wildervank | 24.2.55 | Broken up 1977 | |||
Steenwijk | 1955 | Stricken 1970 | |||
Gieten | 1955 | Stricken 1970 | |||
Waalwijk | 6.4.55 | Broken up 1977 | |||
Axe | l5.3.55 | To Oman 1974 | |||
Aalsmer | 23.4.55 | To Oman 1974 | |||
Meppel | 19.7.56 | Stricken 1974 | |||
Lochem | 1955 | Stricken 1970 | |||
Goes | 23.3.56 | Stricken 1974 | |||
Leersum | 11.8.56 | Broken up 1977 | |||
Sneek | 1956 | Stricken 1970 | |||
Grijpskerk | 10.3.56 | Harbour training 1973 | |||
Elst | 21.3.56 | To Ethiopia1971 | |||
Lisse | 1956 | Stricken 1970 | |||
VAN STRAELEN class inshore minesweepers Displacement: 151t standard; 171t full load Armament: 1-20mm Complement: 12 | |||||
Ablas | 26.9.59 | Broken up 1986 | |||
Bussemaker | 27.2.60 | Sold 1986 | |||
Lacomble | 6.2.60 | Stricken 1984 | |||
Van Hamel | 28.5.60 | To Peru 1984 | |||
Van Straelen | 17.5.60 | Sold 1986 | |||
Van Moppes | 10.5.60 | Stricken 1982-83 | |||
Chompff | 10.5.60 | Broken up 1988 | |||
Van Well Groeneveld | 1.10.60 | Sold 1986 | |||
Schuiling | 30.6.60 | To sea cadets 1986 | |||
Van Versendaal | Aug 1961 | To sea cadets 1986 | |||
Van Der Wel | May 1961 | To Peru 1984 | |||
Van't Hoof | 15.3.61 | Sold 1985 | |||
Mahu | 15.3.61 | Stricken 1982-83 | |||
Starverman | Jul 1961 | Broken up 1986 | |||
Houtepen | Jun 1961 | Sold 1986 | |||
Zomer | 4.3.61 | For disposal 1986 | |||
ALKMAAR (Tripartite) class minehunters Displacement: 510t standard; 544t full load Armament: 1-20mm, 2 PAP 104 Complement: 29-42 | |||||
Alkmaar | 18.5.82 | In service 1995 | |||
Delfzijl | 29.10.82 | In service 1995 | |||
M851 Delfzijl. Alkmaar Class Minehunter, launched 29th august 1982. No longer in service 2004. From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX063 |
M851 Delfzijl. From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX064 |
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Dordrecht | 26.2.83 | In service 1995 | |||
Haarlem | 9.7.83 | In service 1995 | |||
M853 Haarlem at Malta, April 2003. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code PD841 |
M853 Haarlem at Malta, April 2003. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code PD842 |
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Harlingen | 9.7.83 | In service 1995 | |||
Scheveningen | 2.12.83 | In service 1995 | |||
Maasluis | 5.5.84 | In service 1995 | |||
M856 Maasluis. Alkmaar Class Minehunter, launched 5th May 1984. From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX033 |
M856 Maasluis. From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX034 |
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M856 Maasluis. From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX065 |
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Makkum | 27.9.84 | In service 1995 | |||
Middelburg | 23.2.85 | In service 1995 | |||
Hellevoetsluis | 18.7.85 | In service 1995 | |||
Schiedam | 20.12.85 | In service 1995 | |||
Urk | 2.5.86 | In service 1995 | |||
Zierikzee | 4.10.86 | In service 1995 | |||
Vlardingen | 6.8.88 | In service 1995 | |||
Wilemstad | 27.1.89 | In service 1995 | |||
BALDER class submarine chasers Displacement: 149t standard; 225t full load Armament: 1-40mm, 3-20mm, 2 DCT, Mousetrap Complement: 27 | |||||
Balder | 1954 | Placed in reserve 1975, Stricken 1985 | |||
Bulgia | 1954 | Placed in reserve 1975, renumbered & employed as a training ship 1986 | |||
Freyr | 1954 | Placed in reserve 1975, Stricken 1986 | |||
Hadda | 1954 | Stricken 1986 | |||
Hefring | 1954 | Stricken 1985 | |||
TORPEDO BOATS |
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Dutch Torpedo boats at Vigo. A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here ? Walker Archive. Order Code PAN024 |
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OTHER |
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A900 Mercuur at Malta. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code DPD460 |
A900 Mercuur at Malta. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code DPD461 |
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A900 Mercuur at Malta. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code DPD462 |
A900 Mercuur at Malta. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code DPD463 |
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A900 Mercuur. Submarine Support Ship / Torpedo Tender. Commissioned 21st August 1987. Image contributed by and copyright of Nicholas Newns. |
A900 Mercuur at Malta. Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code DPD464 |
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Dutch Replenishment Vessel Zuiderkruis in the Gareloch, Scotland, during NATO Exercise, 18th June 2004. |
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Dutch Replenishment Vessel Zuiderkruis (A832) off Helensburgh, Scotland, 18th June 2004. |
Zuiderkruis traversing Rhu Narrows on entry to the Gareloch, Scotland, June 18th 2004. |
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A832 Zuiderkruis leaving Faslane after exercise, 21st June 2004. |
A832 Zuiderkruis being escorted from the Gareloch, 21st June 2004 |
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A836 Amsterdam. Replenishment Vessel, commissioned 1995. Image contributed by and copyright of Nicholas Newns. |
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Zuiderkruis. Taken from RFA Black Rover. North Atlantic, March 1977. Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code GM138 |
Some Dutch officers from the Holland |
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