HNLMS Overijssel (D815) was a Friesland-class destroyer of the Royal Netherlands Navy, in service from 1957 to 1982. The vessel measured 116.0 meters in overall length with a beam of 11.7 meters and a draught of 5.2 meters. It displaced approximately 2,497 long tons at standard load and up to 3,070 long tons fully loaded. Notably, the Friesland-class ships, including Overijssel, featured side and deck armor to provide protection against splinter damage from near-misses, an uncommon feature among destroyers. Constructed by Wilton-Fijenoord in Schiedam, the ship was laid down on 15 October 1953 and launched on 8 August 1955, entering service on 4 October 1957. Its propulsion system was based on the American Gearing-class destroyers, comprising four Babcock & Wilcox boilers feeding two geared steam turbines rated at 45,000 kW, which drove two propeller shafts, enabling a maximum speed of 36 knots. The ship had an operational range of 4,000 nautical miles at 18 knots and was manned by a crew of 284 officers and sailors. As built, Overijssel's armament included two twin Bofors 120 mm dual-purpose guns, six Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft guns, and anti-submarine weaponry such as two quadruple launchers for Bofors 375 mm rockets and depth charge racks. In 1961, it briefly mounted eight fixed 533 mm torpedo tubes for anti-submarine warfare, but these were removed by 1962 due to ineffectiveness. The 40 mm guns and their fire control systems were progressively decommissioned in the 1960s and late 1970s. Throughout its service, Overijssel participated in various notable missions, including deployments to Dutch New Guinea in 1958 and 1962, acting as the last Dutch navy ship to leave Dutch New Guinea in November 1962. It also served as a guardship during the 1979 Fastnet race, where it participated in rescue operations amidst severe weather, rescuing crew members from sinking yachts. In 1980, it provided aid following the collapse of the oil platform Alexander L. Kielland near Norway. On 11 June 1982, Overijssel was decommissioned and sold to Peru, where it was renamed Coronel Bolognesi (Pennant Number 70). The vessel was commissioned into the Peruvian Navy on 14 June 1982 and was decommissioned in 1990, marking the end of its maritime service.

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