HNLMS Noordbrabant (1899)

HNLMS Noordbrabant was a Holland-class protected cruiser of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Launched in 1899 and commissioned in 1900, she and her sister ships, Holland, Gelderland, Zeeland, Friesland, and Utrecht, represented a significant upgrade to the Dutch fleet at the turn of the 20th century.

The Noordbrabant was designed primarily for colonial service in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia). She possessed the characteristics typical of protected cruisers of the period, including a protective armored deck and armament intended for both engaging enemy warships and providing coastal bombardment support.

Throughout her career, the Noordbrabant served in various roles, including patrol duties in the Netherlands, deployments to the Dutch East Indies, and training exercises. She participated in a number of naval reviews and represented the Netherlands at international events.

With the modernization of the Dutch Navy in the early 20th century, the Noordbrabant gradually became less relevant as a frontline warship. She was eventually decommissioned and repurposed for other duties, including as a depot ship. Details on her precise final fate, including whether she was scrapped or repurposed further, require additional research to confirm.