Holland-class destroyer

Hr. Ms. Jager Holland naar Chatham, Bestanddeelnr 920-3950.jpg
HNLMS Holland
Class overview
NameHolland class
Builders
Operators
Preceded byGerard Callenburgh class
Succeeded byFriesland class
Built1950-1955
In commission1954–1986
Planned6
Completed4
Cancelled2
General characteristics [1]
TypeDestroyer
Displacement
  • 2,150 long tons (2,185 t) standard
  • 2,600 long tons (2,642 t) full load
Length113.1 m (371 ft 1 in)
Beam11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
Draught5.1 m (16 ft 9 in)
Propulsion2 shaft geared turbines, 2 boilers, 45,000 hp (33,556 kW)
Speed32 knots (37 mph; 59 km/h)
Range4,000 nmi (7,400 km) at 18 kn (33 km/h)
Complement247
Armament

The Holland-class destroyers[a] were built for the Royal Netherlands Navy in the 1950s. They were the first major warships designed and built by the Dutch after World War II. In contrast to previous Dutch Navy practice the ships were named after provinces rather than admirals.

  1. ^ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995


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