Prins van Oranje-class minelayer

The Prins van Oranje class were two minelayers of the Royal Netherlands Navy, built to serve in the Dutch East Indies. The construction of the ships began in 1930 and was completed in 1932. The ships were built by the De Maas shipyard in Slikkerveer. Both ships were still in service during the Second World War. Both ships were stationed in the Dutch East Indies, and both ships were lost in the war with Japan.

HNLMS Prins van Oranje
Class overview
NamePrins van Oranje class
BuildersDe Maas, Slikkerveer
Operators Royal Netherlands Navy
Built1930–1932
In commission1932–1942
Completed2
Lost2
General characteristics
TypeMinelayer
Displacement1,291 t (1,271 long tons)
Length66 m (216 ft 6 in)
Propulsion1750 hp engine
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement121
Armament
  • 2 × 75 mm (3 in) guns (2×1)
  • 2 × 40 mm (1.6 in) guns (2×1)
  • 2 × .50 calibre machine guns (2×1)
  • 150 sea mines

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