[1] HNLMS Tromp was one of two Tromp-class frigates and was built at the KM de Schelde in Vlissingen.

[1] In July 1976 Tromp, together with the frigates Van Nes, Van Galen, the destroyers Holland, Zeeland, the submarine Dolfijn and the replenishment ship Poolster visited New York in commemoration of the city's 200 years anniversary.

[2] On 12 March 1979 she and the frigate Kortenaer, the destroyer Drenthe and the replenishment ship Poolster departed for a trip to the Far East to show the flag.

In 1986 the future King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander would also serve aboard the ship.

[4] 8 February 1982 the ship together with the frigates Callenburgh, Van Speijk, Piet Hein, the destroyer Overijssel and replenishment ship Zuiderkruis departed from Den Helder for a trip to the US to show the flag and for 200 years diplomatic relations.