The engines were rated at 1,690 indicated horsepower (1,260 kW) which gave the ships a speed of 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph).

They carried up to 110 long tons (110 t) of fuel oil and had a complement of 45 officers and ratings.

[1] Willem van Ewijck was sunk on 8 September 1939 after hitting a mine off Terschelling.

The ship was assisting in minelaying and hit a dutch mine while doing so.

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