Gruno-class gunboats

	After the Dutch army was forced to capitulate on May 14, 1940, the ships that were not able to escape to Great Britain were scuttled. This photo shows the Brinio on the bottom of the IJsselmeer. (Collection J. Klootwijk)
	Interesting postcard of Brinio (Collection O. van Hoften)
	Friso during peacetime, date and place unknown. (Collection J. Klootwijk)
	Friso lying at the quay, date and place unknown (Collection O. van Hoften)
	After a severe bomb attack by the German Luftwaffe, the Friso capsized on May 12, 1940, with the loss of three of the crew. The wreck was then scuttled by gunfire from the minesweeper Pieter Florisz in position 52' 48" North - 05' 15" East. This photo shows the Friso listing heavily. The minesweeper Abraham van der Hulst, sister of Florisz, is attempting to evacuate the crew. (Collection J. Klootwijk)
	Gruno lying at the quay. (Collection O. van Hoften)
	Gruno at sea during peacetime (Collection J. Klootwijk)