German Ironclads



Entries in bold indicate photos.

Hansa Class



Hansa Hansa was built as an armoured corvette. Her career was shortened due to corrosion in the hull.

Preussen Class



Friedrich der Grosse
Grosser Kurfurst
Preussen / Saturn 		The Preussens were built as 'armoured frigates' and were the first German ships to be fitted with turrets. They were fitted with a sailing rig which was removed during refits.

Kaiser Class



Kaiser / Uranus
Deutschland / Jupiter 		The Kaisers were built as armoured frigates and were designed by Sir Edward Reed. They were fitted with a sailing rig which was removed

Last updated : 16th October 1999

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