Evertsen-class coastal defence ship


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.

Design

The ships of the class were long, had a beam of, a draught of, and had a displacement of 3,464 ton. The ships were equipped with 2 shaft reciprocating engines, which were rated at and produced a top speed of. The ships had belt armour of and barbette armour. The main armament of the ships where three 21 cm L/35| guns in a double and single turret. Secondary armament included two single 15 cm SK L/35| guns and six single guns.

Construction