Kronprinz

WWI German Battleship

Battleship Kronprinz belonged to Knig class of the Kaiser German Navy of WWI period. Kronprinz was laid down at Germania-Werft in Kiel 07.1912, launched 21.02.1914 and commissioned 08.11.1914.

Battleships of Knig class were mighty vessels, excellently geared for North Sea conditions. The four sisterships formed the 3rdSquadron of Open Sea Navy (Hochseeflotte). The 3rdSquadron of Battleships took part in all battle operations of Open Sea Navy after the WWI started. One of the sorties caused the Battle of Jutland May 31 June 1, 1916, the greatest and fierce sea battle of WWI. British battleships Warspite, Valiant and Malaya were severely damaged by the fire of the 3rdSquadron of Battleships.

After the armistice was signed the German Navy was interned by alliances at Scapa-Flow, where almost all vessels, including all 4Knig sisterships, were scuttled by their crews June 21, 1919.

ITEM NUMBERS.003SCALE1:350DATE15.01.2017TIME PERIODWW1MARKINGSBattleship Kronprinz, 1918Battleship Kronprinz, 1915.BOX SIZE525 x 263 x 56 mmNUMBER OF DETAILS503MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X HEIGHT)510