Royal Netherlands Navy - Decommissioned Ships

Decommissioned Ships

  • 10 Kortenaer class, (1979–2003) - 8 sold to Greece, 2 sold to UAE
  • 2 Jacob van Heemskerck class, (1986–2005) - 2 sold to Chile
  • 6 of 8 Karel Doorman class, (1991–2008) - 2 each sold to Chile, Belgium and Portugal
  • 2 Tromp class, (1974–2000) - 2 scrapped
  • 1 Colossus-class aircraft carrier, Karel Doorman (1948–1969) Sold to Argentina

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