List of minesweepers of the Royal Netherlands Navy

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List of minesweepers of the Royal Netherlands Navy (short version)

This is a simplified guide to the Royal Netherlands Navy’s minesweepers. It lists past and present ships that were used to clear mines, including shallow‑water, coastal, and oceangoing vessels. Auxiliary minesweepers are not included.

M class minesweepers
- HNLMS M1 (1918–1949)
- HNLMS M2 (1918–1940)
- HNLMS M3 (1918–1940)
- HNLMS M4 (1918–1992)

A class minesweepers
- HNLMS A (1930–1942; 1943–1945 in Japanese service)
- HNLMS B (1930–1942; 1942–1945 in Japanese service)
- HNLMS C (1930–1942; 1943–1944 in Japanese service)
- HNLMS D (1930–1942)

Jan van Amstel class
- HNLMS Jan van Amstel (1937–1942)
- HNLMS Pieter de Bitter (1937–1942)
- HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen (1937–1961)
- HNLMS Eland Dubois (1937–1942)
- HNLMS Willem van Ewijck (1937–1939)
- HNLMS Pieter Florisz (1937–1962) (1940–1945 in German service)
- HNLMS Jan van Gelder (1937–1961)
- HNLMS Abraham van der Hulst (1937–1940; 1940–1945 in German service)
- HNLMS Abraham van der Hulst (1946–1961)

MMS class (Minesweeper, Motor Start) – two sizes

105 feet
- HNLMS Ameland (1942–1957)
- HNLMS Beveland (1942–1957)
- Hr. Ms. Marken (1942–1944; 1944–1957)
- Hr. Ms. Texel? (various 1942–1957 entries)
- Hr. Ms. Terschelling (1942; 1943–1957)
- Hr. Ms. Texel (1942–1957)
- HNLMS Vlieland (1942–1952)
(Note: Several 105‑foot ships served during and after WWII; some ships had multiple supervisory listings or overlaps in service.)

126 feet
- HNLMS Duiveland (1943–1952)
- HNLMS Overflakkee (1944–1954)
- HNLMS Schokland (1944–1949)
- HNLMS Tholen (1943–1952)
- HNLMS Voorne (1943–1952)
- HNLMS Walcheren (1943–1946)
- HNLMS Wieringen (1943–1949)
- HNLMS IJsselmonde (1943–1952)

Batjan class
- HNLMS Ambon (1946–1950)
- HNLMS Banda (1946–1950)
- HNLMS Batjan (1946–1958)
- HNLMS Boeroe (1946–1958)
- HNLMS Ceram (1946–1958)
- HNLMS Morotai (1946–1949)
- HNLMS Ternate (1946–unknown end)
- HNLMS Tidore (1946–1949)

Keeten class
- HNLMS Keeten (M881) (1946–1964)
- HNLMS Mastgat (M882) (1946–1962)
- HNLMS Zijpe (M883) (1946–1962)

Borndiep class
- HNLMS Borndiep (M831) (1946–1962)
- HNLMS Deurloo (M832) (1946–1962)
- HNLMS Hollandsch Diep (M833) (1946–1957)
- HNLMS Marsdiep (M834) (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Oosterschelde (M835) (1947–1957)
- HNLMS Texelstroom (M836) (1947–1976)
- HNLMS Vliestroom (M837) (1947–1962)
- HNLMS Volkerak (M838) (1946–1957)
- HNLMS Westerschelde (M839) (1946–1957)
- HNLMS Zuiderdiep (M840) (1947–1962)

Goeree class
- HNLMS Goeree (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Malzwin (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Roompot (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Schiermonnikoog (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Schouwen (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Schulpengat (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Stortemelk (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Urk (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Vlieter (1947–1956)
- HNLMS Walcheren (1947–1956)

Beemster class
- HNLMS Bedum (1953–1976)
- HNLMS Beemster (1953–1974)
- HNLMS Beilen (1954–1975)
- HNLMS Blaricum (1954–1976)
- HNLMS Bolsward (1953–1972)
- HNLMS Borculo (1953–1974)
- HNLMS Borne (1953–1975)
- HNLMS Boxtel (1954–1976)
- HNLMS Breskens (1954–1976)
- HNLMS Breukelen (1954–1972)
- HNLMS Brielle (1954–1975)
- HNLMS Brouwershaven (1954–1973)
- HNLMS Bruinisse (1954–1972)
- HNLMS Brummen (1954–1976)

Onversaagd class
- HNLMS Onbevreesd (1954–1982)
- HNLMS Onverdroten (1954–1982)
- HNLMS Onvermoeid (1954–1971)
- HNLMS Onversaagd (1954–1976)
- HNLMS Onverschrokken (1954–1972)
- HNLMS Onvervaard (1955–1982)

Wildervank class
- HNLMS Aalsmeer (1956–1974)
- HNLMS Axel (1956–1974)
- HNLMS Elst (1956–1970)
- HNLMS Gieten (1956–1969)
- HNLMS Goes (1956–1977)
- HNLMS Grijpskerk (1956–1993)
- HNLMS Leersum (1957–1977)
- HNLMS Lisse (1957–1969)
- HNLMS Lochem (1956–1969)
- HNLMS Meppel (1956–1977)
- HNLMS Sneek (1957–1969)
- HNLMS Steenwijk (1956–1969)
- HNLMS Waalwijk (1956–1977)
- HNLMS Wildervank (1955–1977)

Dokkum class
- HNLMS Abcoude (M810) (1956–1994)
- HNLMS Dokkum (M801) (1955–1985)
- HNLMS Drachten (M812) (1956–1999)
- HNLMS Drunen (M818) (1956–1984)
- HNLMS Gemert (M841) (1956–1993)
- HNLMS Giethoorn (M815) (1956–1993)
- HNLMS Hoogeveen (M827) (1956–1999)
- HNLMS Hoogezand (M802) (1955–1993)
- HNLMS Naaldwijk (M809) (1955–2000)
- HNLMS Naarden (M823) (1956–1999)
- HNLMS Ommen (M813) (1956–1997)
- HNLMS Rhenen (M844) (1956–1984)
- HNLMS Roermond (M806) (1955–1995)
- HNLMS Sittard (M830) (1956–1999)
- HNLMS Staphorst (M828) (1957–1984)

Van Straelen class
- HNLMS Alblas (1960–1983)
- HNLMS Bussemaker (1960–1983)
- HNLMS Chömpff (1960–1983)
- HNLMS Houtepen (1962–1983)
- HNLMS Lacomblé (1960–1983)
- HNLMS Mahu (1961–1983)
- HNLMS Schuiling (1961–1983)
- HNLMS Staverman (1962–1983)
- HNLMS Van der Wel (1961–1983)
- HNLMS Van Hamel (1960–1983)
- HNLMS Van Moppes (1960–1983)
- HNLMS Van Straelen (1960–1983)
- HNLMS Van ’t Hoff (1961–1983)
- HNLMS Van Versendaal (1962–1983)
- HNLMS Van Well Groeneveld (1961–1983)
- HNLMS Zomer (1961–1983)

See also
- Other lists and pages about Dutch naval ships and minesweepers

Notes
- This is a concise overview. The full historical record includes more ships, details, and service notes (including wartime transfers and specific years of operation).