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German Navy Training Squadron: with SMS Victoria Louise and More, 1903
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Title: German Imperial Navy Training Squadron: SMS Victoria Louise, Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm, and Weissenburg – 1903 Chromolithograph
This 1903 chromolithograph by Hugo Graf from *Deutschland zur See* depicts a formation of German Imperial Navy ships, including the protected cruiser SMS Victoria Louise and the battleships SMS Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm and SMS Weissenburg. The print, approximately 20 x 33 cm on its original 39 x 51 cm mount, captures the grandeur of the German navy's training squadron, showcasing both advanced cruisers and powerful battleships of the pre-dreadnought era. This formation symbolized Germany's naval ambitions and the rigorous training essential to building a world-class fleet. The mount shows slight wear and spotting, adding historical character. A valuable piece for collectors interested in German maritime history and the Imperial Navy’s pre-WWI fleet.
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Here are some notable facts about each ship:
1. **SMS Victoria Louise**: Launched in 1897, Victoria Louise was a protected cruiser named after the German Emperor’s daughter. Designed for training and patrol duties, it represented the transition between traditional cruisers and more advanced naval designs. Later, it served as a training vessel, contributing to the education of German naval officers before being decommissioned and scrapped after World War I.
2. **SMS Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm**: A Brandenburg-class pre-dreadnought battleship launched in 1891, Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm was among the first German battleships capable of competing with larger European navies. It served as a flagship before being sold to the Ottoman Empire, where it was renamed Heireddin Barbarossa. Under the Ottoman flag, it participated in World War I until it was sunk by a British submarine in 1915.
3. **SMS Weissenburg**: Also part of the Brandenburg class, Weissenburg was a heavily armed battleship launched in 1891. It served alongside Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm as one of Germany’s early battleships, projecting power at home and abroad. Sold to the Ottoman Empire in 1910, it was renamed Turgut Reis and served during World War I, remaining in service in various roles until it was finally decommissioned in 1938.
This grouping of ships showcases the diversity and power of Germany's pre-dreadnought fleet, reflecting the Imperial Navy’s efforts to train skilled crews and assert its presence on the world stage. Each vessel played a role in the rapid evolution of naval power leading up to the First World War, with their legacies carried on both in Germany and, later, in the Ottoman Empire.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1903
- Condition:Good condition. The mount has slight wear and occasional spotting, adding to its vintage charm, common in prints of this age. Please study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13936-111stDibs: LU3054342319412
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