Tag: warship
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German Heavy Cruiser KMS Prinz Eugen
German Heavy Cruiser KMS Prinz Eugen Prinz Eugen was an Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser that served with Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine during World War II. The ship was laid down in April 1936, launched in August 1938, and entered service after the outbreak of war, in August 1940. Prinz Eugen saw action during Operation Rheinübung, an… Read more
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British Battleship HMS Howe
British Battleship HMS Howe HMS Howe was the last of five King George V-class battleships built for the Royal Navy. Laid down 1 June 1937 and launched on 9 April 1940, she was not commissioned until 29 August 1942 because resources were need for higher priority projects such as merchant and escort ships. Howe spent… Read more
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HMAS Adelaide (I)
HMAS Adelaide (I) HMAS Adelaide was a Town-class light cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy. Laid down in 1915, wartime shortages and design modifications meant the ship was not completed until 1922. Adelaide served with the Royal Navy’s Special Service Squadron during 1924 and 1925, and was involved in the 1927 Malaita massacre. She was… Read more