HNLMS De Ruyter

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Seven ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy have been named HNLMS De Ruyter after Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607–1676), including:

• De Ruyter, launched in 1880, was an Atjeh-class unprotected cruiser.
• De Ruyter, launched in 1926, was an Admiralen-class destroyer. She was renamed Van Ghent to make way for the 1935 De Ruyter. She served in World War II and was wrecked on Bamidjo reef on 15 February 1942.
• De Ruyter, launched in 1935, was the lead ship of her class of light cruisers. She served in World War II and was sunk in the battle of the Java Sea on February 28, 1942.
• De Ruyter, launched in 1944, was a De Zeven Provinciën-class cruiser (laid down as De Zeven Provinciën, renamed after the sinking of the 1935 De Ruyter). She was sold to Peru in 1973 and renamed Almirante Grau.
• De Ruyter, launched in 1974, was a Tromp-class guided missile destroyer.
• De Ruyter (F804), launched in 2002, is a De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate.