1/700 ICM “Kronprinz” – WWI German Battleship (Full Hull & Waterline) S016

• Scale: 1:700
• Date: 15.01.2017
• Time Period: WW1
• Markings: Battleship “Kronprinz”. 1915.
• Box Size: 294 x 230 x 58 mm
• Number of Details:240

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

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

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