She was laid down at the navy yard at Amsterdam 3 December 1898, launched 24 April 1900, trial 9 October 1901, commissioned at Amsterdam 3 January 1902, 1919 decommissioned, stricken 1920 and in 1921 at Willemsoord prepared to be sold. Displacement of 4.950 tons with as dimensions 96,60 x 15,20 x 5,70m. Her engines provided 7.291 ihp allowing a speed of 16,91 miles. The coal capacity was 765 ton. She was armed with 2-24cm guns, 4-15cm guns, 8-7.5cm guns, 4-3.7cm guns, 1 torpedo tube and 2 torpedo guns. Her crew numbered 342 men. Her armour existed of 150-100mm belt, 250mm gun turrets, 250mm conning tower and 50mm deck. Building costs fl. 4.300.000,-.Between 4 March 1911-15 October 1913 decommissioned for repairs. Served most of her career in the South Asian area.
