Allied Warships

Minelayers

Douwe Aukes class

3 ships

Technical information

TypeMinelayer
Displacement687 BRT 
Length55m 
Complement60 men 
Armament3 3" guns (3x1)
2 .5" MG AA
1 .25" MG AA
87 mines. 
Max speed13 knots
EnginesTriple-expansion-engines, 2 shafts 
Power1175 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Douwe Aukes class


Royal Navy Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Van Meerlant (M 36)


Royal Dutch Navy Royal Dutch Navy (more on Royal Dutch Navy)

HNMS Douwe Aukes (T 309)
HNMS Van Meerlant (M 36) (To the Royal Navy as Van Meerlant)


3 Minelayers of the Douwe Aukes class.

See all Minelayer classes.


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