Ex-Soerabaja, renamed 9 October 1862 Metalen Kruis. On stocks at the navy yard at Amsterdam 21 March 1860, launched 29 July 1862 and commissioned 17 September 1863. Building costs fl. 752.488,772. Built of wood. Dimensions 58 (between perpendiculars)/62,84 (over all) x 12,25m x 5,50m. Dispalcement 2030 ton. 700 hp, speed 8,5 knots, coal capacity 340 ton, range 24 hours full speed. Crew numbered 225 men. Armed with 8 long 30pdr and 8 rifled 16cm guns. Condemned 3 September 1878 while at Soerabaja.
