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References
- ↑ "IVER HVIDTFELDT (1887-1919), Armored Ship". www.navalhistory.dk. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "HUITFELDT Class (1947-1966), Torpedo Boats". www.navalhistory.dk. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "WILLEMOES-klassen (1977-2000), Torpedomissilbåde". www.navalhistory.dk. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "Ivar Huitfeldt Class - Naval Technology". www.naval-technology.com. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
