Holland-class cruiser
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The Holland class was a class of six protected cruisers of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The class was built in two groups, each consisting of three ships.
HNLMS Noordbrabant
Java-class cruiser
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The Java class was a series of light cruisers operated by the Royal Netherlands Navy during the interwar period and World War II. Designed to defend the Dutch East Indies against the Empire of Japan,
Holland-class cruiser
…Nederlandsche Stoomboot Maatschappij, Rotterdam Operators Royal Netherlands Navy Kriegsmarine Preceded by Koningin Wilhelmina der Nederlanden Succeeded by Java class Built 1895–1901 In commission 1898–1944 Completed 6 Lost 1 Retired 5 General characteristics Type Protected cruiser Displacement 3,900 tons (first 3…
Java soon after her commissioning, evident with her tall, slender, masts
The class' delays made the ships immediately outdated, most obvious in their relatively unprotected and underwhelming armament (image from Sumatra).
Java after her reconstruction, featuring thicker and shorter masts.