Hertog Hendrik Coastal Defense Ship

HNLMS Hertog Hendrik was a Dutch coastal-defense ship commissioned in the early twentieth century. Heavy guns and armor were concentrated in a comparatively modest hull intended for duties different from those of a full-sized oceanic battleship. Its long career included service connected with the Netherlands’ overseas interests and later changes in role. The ship represents the coastal-defense tradition adopted by several smaller navies, balancing limited resources with the desire for substantial naval firepower. The ship’s shallow-draft coastal-defense character differed from the long-range fleet battleships of the major naval powers. The Netherlands needed vessels for national and colonial waters under constrained resources. Subsequent alterations and support assignments extended the usefulness of an aging hull beyond its original heavy-gun combat role.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, Global War 1936, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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