Full Description
After World War II, the Royal Netherlands Navy ordered new ships to counter the growing threat coming from the Soviet submarines. These ships were classified as ASW destroyers (onderzeebootjagers), but close to contemporary destroyers in terms of specifications. The national industry designed and constructed two classes of these ships. Drenthe was of the more capable Type 47B series.
Contents
Post WWII Anti-submarine warfare, Introduction, The name, Development, MACHINERY spaces, Bridge and accommodation, From yard number to Drenthe, Weapon systems, 12cmguns M1950, 40 mmL70 Nr.6 AA, Illumination rocket launcher, M/50 rocket launchers, Torpedoes, DeptH charges, Rada, Fire control, HNLMS Drenthe, Operational History, References
