HNLMS Van Nes
Sunk
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Admiralen |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 4.7″ guns |
Escorting the steamer Sloet van der Beele with evacuees from Billiton on 17 February 1942, she fought off Japanese bombers for more than two hours before two hits broke her in two; 68 of her crew went down with her.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × 120 mm (4.7 in) guns (4×1)
- 1 × 75 mm (3 in) AA gun
- 4 × 40 mm (1.6 in) AA guns
- 4 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) guns
- 6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (2×3)
| Builder | Burgerhout, Rotterdam |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 15 August 1928 |
| Launched | 20 March 1930 |
| Commissioned | 12 March 1931 |
| Displacement | 1,316 long tons (1,337 t) standard 1,640 long tons (1,666 t) full load |
| Length | 98 m (321 ft 6 in) |
| Speed | 36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph) |
| Complement | 149 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
She isn't listed in any of the fleet actions covered here.
Launched
20 March 1930
Fate
Sunk
Sunk, 17 February 1942