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SMS Kronprinz

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TGSAC Tec Group exploring the SMS Kronprinz Wilhem in Scapa Flow

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SMS Kronprinz

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SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm Mast to Front Guns

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TGSAC Tec Group exploring the spotting top on the SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm

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SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm 12" guns

SMS Kronprinz was the last battleship of the four-ship König class of the German Imperial Navy. The battleship was laid down in November 1911 and launched on 21 February 1914. She was formally commissioned into the Imperial Navy on 8 November 1914, just over 4 months after the start of World War I. The name Kronprinz refers to Crown Prince Wilhelm, and in June 1918, the ship was renamed Kronprinz Wilhelm in his honor. The battleship was armed with ten 30.5-centimeter (12.0 in) guns in five twin turrets and could steam at a top speed of 21 knots.
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