Zr.Ms. Atjeh. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Of the Atjeh-class protected cruiser or screw steamships 1st class preceded by the Zilveren Kruis-class. The first design dated from 1874 in which a ship was described of 72.00 (between perpendiculars)-11.32 x 5.66 metres and a displacement of 2,345 tons. The final design dated from 18 December 1874. The dimensions were now 70,00 (between perpendiculars)-92.00 (over all) x 12.50 x 10.00 (hold) x 5.56 (fore maximum)-6.10 (aft maximum) metres and a load displacement of 3,180 tons.Eight ships were planned of which 6 were completed (Atjeh 1875-1877, Tromp 1875-1882, Koningin Emma der Nederlanden 1876-1880, De Ruyter 1879-1885, Van Speyk 1880-1887 and Johan Willem Friso 1883-1880) and 2 lost by fire (Kortenaer 1882-1883), Doggersbank 1881-1883), all built by the Rijkswerf, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Approved by minister of navy on 6 September 1883 D5. Displacement circa 4,200 tons. Dimensions 90.00 (between perpendiculars) x 13.50 (maximum) x 6.00 (fore)-6.70 (aft) metres.(1)
Note
1. In description of drawing are the dimensions specified as 97.25 x 13.50 x 8.18 metres, displacement 4,306 tons and no ram bow.
Source
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands drawing 524730
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