Historic Ships
The following are historically notable ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy:
- Abraham Crijnssen
- De Ruyter
- Jacob van Heemskerk
- Java
- Karel Doorman
- Piet Hein
- Tromp
- Flores and Sumba
- De Zeven Provinciƫn
- Linieschip Delft (1783 - 1797) Reconstructed in Rotterdam (Delfshaven)
- Submarines:
- O 19
- O 20
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