Laid down in 1939, construction was interrupted by World War II and the ship was only commissioned in 1953 with the identification number C802.

[2] During her service with the Peruvian Navy she was converted to a helicopter cruiser.

To do this the remaining turrets at the back of the ship were removed to make space for a hangar and a flight deck big enough to support 4 helicopters.

[3] Construction started in 1939 as Kijkduin, but was interrupted by World War II.

She was sold to Peru in August 1976 and was renamed BAP Aguirre on 24 February 1978.