HNLMS De Ruyter
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HNLMS De Ruyter may refer to one of seven ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy
named after Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607–1676):
, was an Atjeh class
unprotected cruiser., was an Koningin Regentes class
armored ship , was an Admiralen-class
destroyer
. She was renamed Van Ghent to make way for the 1935 De Ruyter. She served in World War II
and was wrecked on Bamidjo reef on 15 February 1942., was the lead ship
of her class
of light cruiser
s. She served in World War II
and was sunk in the battle of the Java Sea
on 28 February 1942., launched in 1944, was a De Zeven Provinciën-class
cruiser (laid down as De Zeven Provinciën, renamed after the sinking of the 1935 De Ruyter). She was sold to Peru
in 1973 and renamed Almirante Grau., was a Tromp-class guided missile frigate., launched in 2002, is a De Zeven Provinciën-class
frigate
.
Royal Netherlands Navy
The Koninklijke Marine is the navy of the Netherlands. In the mid-17th century the Dutch Navy was the most powerful navy in the world and it played an active role in the wars of the Dutch Republic and later those of the Batavian Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
named after Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607–1676):
, was an Atjeh class
Atjeh class
The Atjeh class was a class of unprotected cruisers of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The class comprised Atjeh, Tromp, Koningin Emma der Nederlanden, De Ruyter, Van Speyk and Johan Willem Friso.-Dimensions and machinery:...
unprotected cruiser., was an Koningin Regentes class
Koningin Regentes class
The Koningin Regentes class was a class of coastal defence ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The class comprised Koningin Regentes, De Ruyter and Hertog Hendrik.-Dimensions and machinery:...
armored ship , was an Admiralen-class
Admiralen class destroyer
The Admiralen Class were eight destroyers built for the Royal Netherlands Navy between 1926 and 1931. All ships fought in World War II and were scuttled or sunk...
destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
. She was renamed Van Ghent to make way for the 1935 De Ruyter. She served in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and was wrecked on Bamidjo reef on 15 February 1942., was the lead ship
Lead ship
The lead ship or class leader is the first of a series or class of ships all constructed according to the same general design. The term is applicable military ships and larger civilian craft.-Overview:...
of her class
De Ruyter class cruiser
The De Ruyter class was a class of light cruisers of the Royal Netherlands Navy, named after the famous Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter. It was designed during the Great Depression, which, in addition to being a period of economical depression, was also a period in which pacifism was widespread in...
of light cruiser
Light cruiser
A light cruiser is a type of small- or medium-sized warship. The term is a shortening of the phrase "light armored cruiser", describing a small ship that carried armor in the same way as an armored cruiser: a protective belt and deck...
s. She served in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and was sunk in the battle of the Java Sea
Battle of the Java Sea
The Battle of the Java Sea was a decisive naval battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, that sealed the fate of the Netherlands East Indies....
on 28 February 1942., launched in 1944, was a De Zeven Provinciën-class
De Zeven Provinciën class cruiser
The De Zeven Provinciën-class is a class of light cruisers. They were built by Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij and Wilton-Fijenoord for the Royal Netherlands Navy...
cruiser (laid down as De Zeven Provinciën, renamed after the sinking of the 1935 De Ruyter). She was sold to Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
in 1973 and renamed Almirante Grau., was a Tromp-class guided missile frigate., launched in 2002, is a De Zeven Provinciën-class
De Zeven Provinciën class frigate
The De Zeven Provinciën class frigates are highly advanced air-defence and command frigates in service with the Koninklijke Marine . This class of ships is also known as LCF...
frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
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