Den Helder, Netherlands in 1871.
Foto Rijksmusem Amsterdam, Netherlands. Original linh
Laid down at Laird, Birkenhead, England, Netherlands on 3 July 1867, launched on 7 January 1868, trial on 30 May 1868, modernized including fitting out with a metal superstructure in 1884, conning tower fitted out with a steel roof in 1890, commissioned on 16 March 1900, stricken and sold to J.G. van der Linden, Woerden, Netherlands on 1906. Costs when first fitted out for sea ƒ 765.115,00.
Displacement 1.530 tons and as dimensions 54,00 (loadline between perpendiculars)-56,60 (over all without rudder) x 13,33 (outside armour)-3,06-4,08 (hold) x 2,85 (maximum loaded fore)-2,95 (maximum loaded aft) metres. The machinery consisted of 2-2cylinder engines. Two 4-bladed screws, Horsepower 140hp and in the beginning also fitted out with small sail rigging. Maximum speed 9 miles and a coal bunker capacity of 150 tons. Armour consisted of a 11,4-14cm thick belt, a 1,9-2,5cm thick deck and with the gun turrets and conning tower protected by respectively 20,3-28cm and 14cm. Call sign GQMD. The armament consisted originally of 2-23cm Armstrong rifled guns replaced in 1884 by 1-28cm Krupp rifled gun, 1-7,5cm Krupp gun, 2-3,7cm guns and 2-3,7cm revolvers. Crew numbered 75 men.
