Allied Warships

Gunboats

Gruno class

3 ships


The gunboat HNMS Brinio of the Royal Dutch Navy. She was lost on 14 May 1940.

Technical information

TypeGunboat
Displacement542 BRT 
Length52,5 m 
Complement63 men 
Armament4 4.1" guns (4x1)
2 12.7mm AA 
Max speed15 knots
EnginesDiesel engines, 2 shafts 
Power1200 HP 
Notes on classObsolete gunboats but well armed with 4 4.1" guns as main battery. 

Royal Dutch Navy Royal Dutch Navy ships of the Gruno class

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HNMS Brinio Lost on 14 May 1940
HNMS Friso (i) Lost on 12 May 1940
HNMS Gruno (F 81)


3 Gunboats of the Gruno class. 2 of them were lost.

See all Royal Dutch Navy Gunboat classes.


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