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|Ship caption=HNLMS ''Evertsen'' in its original configuration
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|Ship country=Netherlands
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|Ship name=''Evertsen''
|Ship namesake=[[Johan Evertsen]]
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|Ship builder=[[Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding|KM de Schelde]], Vlissingen
|Ship laid down= 6 July 1965
|Ship launched= 8 June 1966
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|Ship commissioned= 21 December 1967
|Ship decommissioned= 1989
|Ship identification=*[[Pennant number]]: F815
*[[International Code of Signals|Code letters]]: PAVG
*{{ICS|Papa}}{{ICS|Alpha}}{{ICS|Victor}}{{ICS|Golf}}
|Ship fate=Sold to the Indonesian Navy
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|Ship country=Indonesia
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|Ship name=''Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma''
|Ship namesake=[[Halim Perdanakusuma]]
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|Ship acquired=13 May 1989
|Ship commissioned=1 November 1989 
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|Ship class=*{{sclass|Van Speijk|frigate|4}}
*{{sclass|Ahmad Yani|frigate|4}}
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|Ship displacement=2,200 tons standard, 2,850 tons full load
|Ship length={{convert|113.4|m|abbr=on}}
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|Ship propulsion=*''As built''
**2 x [[Babcock & Wilcox]] boilers
**2 x [[Werkspoor]]/[[English Electric]] steam turbines
**{{convert|22,370|kW|shp|abbr=on}} 
**2 x shafts
*''Rebuild''
**2 x [[Caterpillar Inc.|Caterpillar]] 3616 diesels
**{{convert|10,900|kW|shp|abbr=on}}
**2 x shafts
|Ship speed=*{{convert|28.5|kn|abbr=on}}
*With new diesels - estimated max. {{convert|24|kn|abbr=on}}
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|Ship complement=180
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*[[Sonar]]: Types 170B, 162
*Combat system: SEWACO V
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*1 × [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] gun
*4 × 12.7 mm [[DShK]] HMGs<ref name="s09p354"/>
*2 × twin [[Mistral missile|Simbad]] launcher for Mistral SAMs
*4 × [[C-802]] SSM
*2 × 3 – Mk 32 anti submarine [[torpedo tubes]]
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'''HNLMS ''Evertsen'' (F815)''' ({{langx|nl|Hr.Ms. Evertsen}}) was a [[frigate]] of the {{sclass|Van Speijk|frigate|4}}. The ship was in service with the [[Royal Netherlands Navy]] from 1967 to 1989. The ship's radio call sign was "PAVG".<ref name="helis.com">{{cite web |url= https://www.helis.com/database/unit/1343-Hr-Ms-Evertsen/|title=helis.com|accessdate=28 September 2019}}</ref> She was sold to the [[Indonesian Navy]] where the ship was renamed '''KRI ''Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma'' (355)'''.

==Design and construction==
In the early 1960s, the [[Royal Netherlands Navy]] had an urgent requirement to replace its {{sclass|Van Amstel|frigate}}s, obsolete ex-American escorts built during the [[Second World War]]. To meet this requirement, it chose to build a modified version of the British {{sclass|Leander|frigate}} as its {{sclass|Van Speijk|frigate|4}}, using broadly the same armament as the original design, but where possible, substituting Dutch electronics and radars.<ref name="conways47p269,5">{{Harvnb|Gardiner|Chumbley|1995|pp=269, 275}}</ref>

The ''Van Speijk''s were {{convert|113.4|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[length overall|long overall]] and {{convert|109.7|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[length between perpendiculars|between perpendiculars]], with a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|12.5|m|ft|abbr=on}} and a [[Draft (ship)|draught]] of {{convert|5.8|m|ft|abbr=on}}. [[Displacement (ship)|Displacement]] was {{convert|2200|LT|t|abbr=on}} standard and {{convert|2850|LT|t|abbr=on}} full load.<ref name="conways47p275">{{Harvnb|Gardiner|Chumbley|1995|p=275}}</ref> Two [[Water-tube boiler#Babcock & Wilcox boiler|Babcock & Wilcox boilers]] supplied steam to two sets of Werkspoor-[[English Electric]] double reduction geared [[steam turbine]]s rated at {{convert|30000|shp|kW|abbr=on}} and driving two propeller shafts.<ref name="conways47p275"/><ref name="jfs71p234">{{Harvnb|Blackman|1971|p=234}}</ref> This gave a speed of {{convert|28.5|kn|mph km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="conways47p275"/>

A twin [[QF 4.5-inch Mk I – V naval gun#Variants|4.5-inch (113 mm) Mark 6]] gun mount was fitted forward. Anti-aircraft defence was provided by two quadruple [[Sea Cat]] [[surface-to-air missile]] launchers on the hangar roof. A [[Limbo (weapon)|Limbo]] anti-submarine mortar was fitted aft to provide a short-range anti-submarine capability, while a hangar and  helicopter deck allowed a single [[Westland Wasp]] helicopter to be operated, for longer range anti-submarine and anti-surface operations.<ref name="conways47p275"/><ref name="jfs71p234"/>

As built, ''Evertsen'' was fitted with a Signaal LW-03 long range air search [[radar]] on the ship's mainmast, with a DA02 medium range air/surface surveillance radar carried on the ship's foremast. M44 and M45 fire control radars were provided for the Seacat missiles and ships guns respectively.<ref name="conways47p275"/><ref name="jfs79p357">{{Harvnb|Moore|1979|p=357}}</ref> The ship had a [[sonar]] suite of Type 170B attack sonar and Type 162 bottom search sonar.<ref name="conways47p275"/> The ship had a crew of 251.<ref name="conways47p275"/>

===Modifications===
[[File:HNLMS Evertsen (F815).jpg|thumb|left|The modernised ''Evertsen'' in the 1980s.]]
All six ''Van Speijk''s were modernised in the 1970s, using many of the systems used by the new {{sclass|Kortenaer|frigate}}s.<ref name="conways47p275"/> The 4.5-inch gun was replaced by a single [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] and launchers for up to eight [[Harpoon (missile)|Harpoon]] anti-ship missiles fitted (although only two were normally carried). The hangar and flight deck were enlarged, allowing a [[Westland Lynx]] helicopter to be carried, while the Limbo mortar was removed, with a pair of triple [[Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes|Mk 32 torpedo launchers]] providing close-in anti-submarine armament. A Signaal DA03 radar replaced the DA02 radar and an American [[EDO Corporation]] CWE-610 sonar replaced the original British sonar.<ref name="conways47p275"/><ref name="cf86p387">{{Harvnb|Couhat|Baker|1986|p=387}}</ref> ''Evertsen'' was modernised at the [[Den Helder]] naval dockyard between 13 or 18 July 1979 and 26 November 1982.<ref name="jfs84p346">{{Harvnb|Moore|1984|p=346}}</ref><ref name="cf86p387"/> ''Evertsen'' and ''Isaac Sweers'' also received AN/SQR-18A [[towed array sonar]] system.<ref name="cf86p387"/><ref name="conways47p275"/> The system was removed when the ships was sold to Indonesia.<ref name="s09p354"/>

==Dutch service history==
An order for four ''Van Speijk''s was placed in 1962, with two more, including ''Evertsen'', ordered in 1964.<ref name="conways47p275"/> The ship was built at [[Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding|KM de Schelde]] in Vlissingen. The [[keel laying]] took place on 6 July 1965 and the [[Ceremonial ship launching|launching]] on 8 June 1966. The ship was put into service on 21 December 1967 with the [[pennant number]] F815.<ref name="jfs71p234"/><ref name="cf86p386">{{Harvnb|Couhat|Baker|1986|p=386}}</ref>

In 1969 she attended a naval review at Spithead together with the destroyers {{HNLMS|Zeeland|D809|2}}, {{HNLMS|Holland|D808|2}}  and {{HNLMS|Noord-Brabant|D810|2}}, the cruiser {{HNLMS|De Ruyter|C801|2}} and the frigate {{ship|HNLMS|Van Nes|F805|2}}.{{sfn|Jordan|2016|p=184}}

The ship received a mid-life modernization in Den Helder, starting on 13 or 18<ref name="cf86p386"/> July 1979 and lasting till 26 November 1982. The completion of modernization was delayed by around eight months from intended due to lack of civilian labor in naval dockyards.<ref name="jfs84p346"/>

''Evertsen'' was [[Ship decommissioning|decommissioned]] in 1989 and along with ''Isaac Sweers'' were sold to Indonesia. She was transferred to the Indonesian Navy on 1 November 1989.<ref name="s09p354">{{harvnb|Saunders|2009|p=354}}</ref>

==Indonesian service history==
On 13 May 1989, Indonesia and the Netherlands signed an agreement for transfer of the last two ''Van Speijk''-class ships.<ref name="s09p354"/> The ship was transferred to Indonesia on 1 November 1989 and renamed as '''KRI ''Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma''''', assigned with pennant number 355.<ref name="s09p354"/>

By 2002, the ships Seacat missiles were inoperable and it was reported that propulsion problems were badly effecting the availability of the ships of this class.<ref>{{harvnb|Saunders|2002|p=323}}</ref> The ship's Seacat launchers were therefore replaced by two Simbad twin launchers for [[Mistral (missile)|Mistral]] anti-aircraft missiles, and ''Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma'' was re-engined with {{convert|10.9|MW|shp}} [[Caterpillar Inc.|Caterpillar]] 3616 [[diesel engine]]s.<ref name="s09p354"/> As the Indonesian Navy retired Harpoon missile from its stockpiles, ''Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma'' was rearmed with Chinese [[C-802]] missiles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indomiliter.com/van-speijk-class-benteng-laut-nusantara-tiga-dasawarsa-flagship-armada-eskorta-tni-al/|title=Van Speijk Class: "Benteng Laut Nusantara" – Tiga Dasawarsa Flagship Armada Eskorta TNI AL|website=indomiliter.com|date=29 September 2014|access-date=18 August 2021|language=ID}}</ref>

In 2011, ''Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma'' along with {{KRI|Yos Sudarso|353|2}} and {{KRI|Banjarmasin|592|2}} were dispatched to Somalian waters as a task force responding to the [[MV Sinar Kudus hijacking|hijacking of cargo ship MV ''Sinar Kudus'' by Somali pirates]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Presiden Terima Satgas Pembebasan "Sinar Kudus" |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/259690/presiden-terima-satgas-pembebasan-sinar-kudus |access-date=29 November 2023 |work=Antara News |date=22 May 2011}}</ref>

''Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma'', along with {{KRI|Karel Satsuitubun|356|2}}, {{KRI|Raden Eddy Martadinata||2}}, {{KRI|I Gusti Ngurah Rai||2}}, {{KRI|Fatahillah|361|2}}, {{KRI|Malahayati|362|2}}, {{KRI|Sultan Hasanuddin||2}}, {{KRI|Sultan Iskandar Muda|367|2}}, {{KRI|Sultan Nuku|373|2}}, {{KRI|dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo||2}}, {{KRI|Surabaya|591|2}}, {{KRI|Teluk Banten|516|2}}, {{KRI|Tarakan|905|2}} and {{KRI|Bima Suci||2}} were deployed in waters off [[Nusa Dua]], [[Bali]] to patrol the area during [[2022 G20 Bali summit]] on 15–16 November 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jatim.antaranews.com/berita/654793/tni-al-siagakan-14-kapal-perang-amankan-ktt-g20 |title=TNI AL siagakan 14 kapal perang amankan KTT G20 |website=Antaranews.com |date=14 November 2022 |access-date=25 December 2022|language=ID}}</ref>

==Notes==
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== Bibliography ==
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*{{cite book |editor-last=Saunders |editor-first=Stephen |title=Jane's Fighting Ships 2002–2003 |year=2002 |publisher=Jane's Information Group |location=Coulsdon, Surrey, UK |isbn=0-7106-24328}}
* {{cite book |editor-last=Saunders |editor-first=Stephan |title=Jane's Fighting Ships 2009-2010 |publisher=Jane's Information Group |date=2009 |isbn=978-0-7106-2888-6}}
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  |isbn=978-1844863266
  }}

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