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The submarine depot ship HNMS Colombia of the Royal Dutch Navy. She was lost on 27 Feb 1943.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine Depot Ship
Displacement14600 BRT 
Length139.3 m 
Complement273 men 
Armament4 3" guns
8 20 mm AA
6 12.7 mm MG AA
4 7.9 mm MG AA 
Max speed15.5 knots
Engines2 shafts 
Power8000 HP 
Notes on class 


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

HNMS Colombia Lost on 27 Feb 1943


1 Submarine Depot Ship of the class. 1 of them was lost.

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class ships hit by U-boats (1)

27 Feb 1943HNMS ColombiaSunkU-516

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