They were in several ways the most successful surface ships of the Dutch navy during the war.
As it was not yet certain the Dutch navy would purchase the ship.
She was returned to the Dutch navy in 1945.
At first the Dutch navy had a private character.
The greatly expanded Dutch navy was for years after the world's strongest.
She was the first ship in the Dutch navy to be equipped with wireless communication.
He joined the Dutch navy at a young age and had risen to the rank of captain by 1652.
Sold to the Dutch navy in 1947 and broken up in 1964.
Though less spectacularly so, gradually the Dutch navy also grew in power.
She was the largest ship to serve in the Dutch Navy during the 19th century.