Markgraf

WWI German Battleship

Battleship Markgraf belonged to Knig class of the Kaiser German Navy of WWI period. Markgraf was laid down at AG Vulcan in Hamburg 3.10.1911, launched 5.05.1913 and commissioned 30.07.1914.

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.005SCALE1:350DATE15.01.2017TIME PERIODWW1MARKINGSBattleship Markgraf, 1915.BOX SIZE525 x 263 x 56 mmNUMBER OF DETAILS507MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X HEIGHT)503