Lewin of Greenwich Naval History & Forum

Java Class Light Cruiser HNLMS Sumatra pictured at New York in 1926. She was launched during World War I and saw action during World War II. She was scuttled off the coast of Normandy on June 9th 1944 at Ouistreham as part of a "gooseberry" pier to protect an artificial Allied Mulberry Harbour built as part of Operation Overlord.

Some other pictures of the JAVA and SUMATRA.....DFO

Nice lines lads , and capable vessels to

Fairly good for what was basically a WW1 design........ One sunk by IJN, other expended on Mulberry harbor. DFO

Here is SUMATRA at start and end... DFO

Interesting post , thanks Dennis , but what was the purpose of the fin under the bow please

I don't understand: " the purpose of the fin under the bow". If you mean the side view drawing...possibly a torpedo tube given the DERFFLINGER like bow cutaway-partially visible in the attached photo. The cutaway is more visible in the MACKENSEN launch; being much larger they could easily accommodate a torpedo tube without any additions. However, I am only guessing..... DFO

Hmmmm yes I see what you mean , but thanks for looking and for the comprehensive collection of photo's

A few more views of this class, including a clear 2 view that defines them quite well. DFO

Thanks Dennis , do we get a prize for location to