Karel Doorman Class Frigate
The Karel Doorman class is a class of eight multi-purpose frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The class is also known as the "Multi-purpose" or M class.
The ships are named after famous Dutch naval officers, the lead ship being named after Karel Doorman.
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