An item dated Den Helder, Netherlands 28th August reported that on short notice the Dutch brig Zr.Ms. Echo (1) and the newly steam warship Zr.Ms. Bromo (2) were to be commissioned.
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1. On stocks at the navy yard at Rotterdam, Netherlands by P. Glavimans 1824, launched 28 March 1827, docked at the navy yard at Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands 25 October 1837-9 November 1839 & 7-14 February and 21 November 1846, conclusion in November 1846 was that she could be used for a voyage on the North Sea to train ordinary seamen and sailors, public auction at Hellevoetsluis on Wednesday 8 October 13.00 o’clock 1851, dimensions 31,50 x 9,50 x 4,50 metres, 546 tons displacement and an armament of 18 guns.
2. Paddle steamship 2nd class, call sign GQDS, laid down at the navy yard at Rotterdam, Netherlands by C.J. Glavimans on 18 November 1840, launched on 4 May 1842, stricken 1871, displacement 546 tons dimensions 52,00 (waterline) x 10,00 (inner hull) x 4,4 (fore)-4,80 (aft) x 6,03 (depth) on metres, building costs ƒ 508.960.00. 1 funnel, 3 masts, a horsepower of 220 hp and an armament of 8 guns.
