HNLMS De Ruyter (1853)
De Ruyter in the dock of Vlissingen in 1858 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | |
| Name | De Ruyter |
| Namesake | Michiel de Ruyter |
| Builder | Rijkswerf Vlissingen |
| Laid down | 1831 |
| Launched | 5 August 1853 |
| Commissioned | 21 August 1854 |
| Decommissioned | 15 June 1859 |
| Refit | 18 September 1861 |
| General characteristics (as completed) | |
| Installed power | 400 nominal horsepower (after conversion) |
| Armament |
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| Armour | none |
HNLMS De Ruyter, was a unique ship built for the Royal Netherlands Navy. She first served as a heavy sailing frigate, before later being rebuilt as a steam frigate, albeit finishing as was intended. She was finally rebuilt and served as a Casemate ironclad comparable to the CSS Virginia.