HNLMS Evertsen (1894) was a protected cruiser of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The ship was named after the Dutch naval heroes Johan and Cornelis Evertsen. Commissioned in 1897, it served in the Dutch East Indies and later participated in various naval exercises and international events. During World War I, Evertsen was initially used for coastal defense and later as a training ship. The cruiser underwent several modernizations during its service life, including the addition of more modern weaponry and equipment. In 1920, HNLMS Evertsen was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap in 1926. The ship's career highlighted the transition in naval technology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, embodying the shift from sail-powered vessels to steam-powered cruisers. HNLMS Evertsen played a role in maintaining Dutch naval presence in the East Indies and contributed to naval operations and training exercises. The cruiser's service history reflects the broader trends and developments in naval warfare during its era, showcasing the evolution of naval strategies and technologies.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.