SMS Kronprinz (1867)
- For the German battleship that served during World War I, see SMS Kronprinz
| File:SMS Kronprinz 1867.jpg SMS Kronprinz after completion in 1867.
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| History | |
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.svg){kind=small} Prussia, later German Empire | |
| Name | Kronprinz |
| Builder | Samuda Brothers, London |
| Laid down | 1867 |
| Fate | Scrapped in 1921 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Unique armored frigate |
| Displacement | 5,570 tons |
| Length | 89m |
| Beam | 15m |
| Draught | 7.4m |
| Speed | 12 knots |
| Complement | 537 |
| Armament | 16 x 21cm guns |
SMS Kronprinz was a German unique armored frigate built for the Prussian Navy in 1867. Kronprinz was laid down on 6 May 1867 by the Samuda Brothers shipyard at Cubitt Town, London, United Kingdom. The ship served in the subsequent Imperial Navy until she was turned into a hulk in 1901. The ship was later scrapped in 1921.
Design
The ship was 89m long, had a beam of 15m, and a draught of 7.4m. The ship displaced 5570 tons, and had a top speed of 12 knots.[1] The ship had steam propulsion, but was also rigged with sails for additional power. The crew numbered approximately 537 men. The armament consisted of 16 21 cm cannons.
References
- ^ "SMS Kronprinz [[:Template:De icon]]". Retrieved February 29, 2008.
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