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Frigates - Netherlands: Books - History and Ships

Looking for a book about frigates of the Koninklijke Marine? Discover here the best illustrated books on the history and types of frigates from Netherlands.

Dutch Leander Frigate Van Speijk

The 6 Van Speijk class frigates were fitted with Dutch electronics and sensors. The British Leander design was selected to allow fast construction and to replace ageing escort ships for anti-submarine warfare and NATO patrol tasks.

The vessels were named HNLMS "Van Speijk" (F802)", "Van Galen" (F803), "Tjerk Hiddes" (F804), "Van Nes" (F805), "Isaac Sweers" (F814), and "Evertsen" (F815). In the late 1970s, the ships underwent a major modernisation programme. Between 1986 and 1990, all six frigates were transferred to the Indonesian Navy.

This book covers the history, construction and operational service of the Van Speijk class within the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Product details

Author:	Jantinus Mulder, Henk Visser
Details:	72 pages, 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.35 in (27 x 22 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Publisher:	Lanasta (NL, 2023)
Series:	Warship (14)
ISBN:	9789464560565

Dutch Leander Frigate Van Speijk

Language: English

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Guided Missile Frigate Tromp

The Tromp class guided missile frigates consisted of two ships: HNLMS "Tromp" (F801) and HNLMS "De Ruyter" (F806). Both entered service in 1975-1976.

Their main role was area air defence. In addition, they served as flagships for the Commander Netherlands Task Group (COMNLTG). +
A distinctive feature was the large radome housing a 3D radar antenna, which gave the ships the nickname "Kojak, " after the bald television character.

This book describes the history, construction and operational service of these Dutch naval vessels.

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Author:	Henk Visser, Jantinus Mulder
Details:	72 pages, 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.31 in (27 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Publisher:	Lanasta (NL, 2021)
Series:	Warship
ISBN:	9789086164028

Guided Missile Frigate Tromp

Language: English

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PCE 1604 Series, Frigate Panter

The six "Roofdier" class frigates were all built in the United States with MDAP funding. They were designed to escort slow coastal convoys in the English Channel and the North Sea and were operated as a single squadron by the Royal Netherlands Navy.

The ships were named HNLMS "Wolf" (F817), "Fret" (F818), "Hermelijn" (F819), "Vos" (F820), "Panther" (F821) and "Jaguar" (F822). In peacetime, they proved useful for a range of tasks, especially fishery protection. Some vessels remained in this role in the North Sea until the mid-1980s.

This book describes the history, construction and operational service of the Dutch "Roofdier" class frigates.

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Author:	Jantinus Mulder, Henk Visser
Details:	56 pages, 33.7 x 23 x 0.59 in (85.5 x 58.5 x 1.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Publisher:	Lanasta (NL, 2021)
Series:	Warship (11)
ISBN:	9789086164011

PCE 1604 Series, Frigate Panter

Language: English

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S-Frigate Jan van Brakel

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The Dutch Standard frigate, known as the S-frigate or Kortenaer class, featured functional and compact lines. Its main task matched that of similar NATO frigate designs, but the S-frigates stood out for their well-balanced mix of sensors and weapons, combining strong offensive and defensive capabilities.

This book describes the history, design, construction, and operational service of HNLMS "Jan van Brakel", one of the 10 anti-submarine frigates of this class that served with the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Product details

Author:	Jantinus Mulder
Details:	72 pages, 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.31 in (27 x 22 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Publisher:	Lanasta (NL, 2025)
Series:	Warship (17)
ISBN:	9789464565744

S-Frigate Jan van Brakel

Language: English

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Frigate HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck

The Jacob van Heemskerck class of the Royal Netherlands Navy was designed as a specialised air defence frigate. It was developed from the earlier Standard frigates.

Two ships were built: HNLMS "Jacob van Heemskerck" (F812) and HNLMS "Witte de With" (F813). Both served for about twenty years with the Royal Netherlands Navy. Since 2005, they have been in service with the Chilean Navy as the Almirante Latorre class.

This book describes the history, construction, and operational service of HNLMS "Jacob van Heemskerck".

Product details

Author:	Rindert van Zinderen Bakker
Details:	48 pages, 10.6 x 9.1 x 0.28 in (27 x 23 x 0.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many photos and drawings
Publisher:	Lanasta (NL, 2013)
Series:	Warship (3)
ISBN:	9789086161935

Frigate HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck

Language: Dutch

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