Evertsen-class coastal defence ship

HNLMS Evertsen at sea.
Class overview
NameEvertsen class
Builders
Operators Royal Netherlands Navy
Preceded byHNLMS Koningin Wilhelmina der Nederlanden
Succeeded byKoningin Regentes class
Built1893-1896
In service1895-1920
Completed3
Retired3
General characteristics
TypeCoastal defense ship
Displacement3,464 tons
Length86.2 m (282 ft 10 in)
Beam14.33 m (47 ft 0 in)
Draught5.23 m (17 ft 2 in)
Propulsion4,700 hp (3,500 kW), two shafts
Speed16 knots (30 km/h)
Capacity289 tons of coal storage
Complement263
Armament
  • 2 × 8.2 in (21 cm) (1 × 2)
  • 1 × 8.2 in (21 cm) (1 × 1)
  • 2 × 15 cm (5.9 in) (2 × 1)
  • 6 × 7.5 cm (3.0 in) (6 × 1)
  • 8 × 1-pounder (8 × 1)
  • 3 × 45 cm (18 in) torpedo tubes
Armour
  • 6 in (15 cm) belt
  • 9.5 in (24 cm) barbette
  • 9.5 in (24 cm) turret
  • 2.25 in (5.7 cm) deck

The Evertsen class or Kortenaer class was a class of coastal defense ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The class comprised Evertsen, Piet Hein and Kortenaer.