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"Grosser Kurfurst" WWI German Battleship

By: ICM

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Naval Models 1/700 (ICM)

241 pcs.

Last Stocked on 9/10/2024

Product Info

Title
"Grosser Kurfurst" WWI German Battleship
Publisher
ICM
Publish Year
2017
Dimensions
12.25x9.25x2"
NKG Part #
2147944848
MFG. Part #
ICM0015
Type
Scale Model

Description

Battleship “Großer Kurfürst” belonged to “König” class of the Kaiser German Navy of WWI period. “Großer Kurfürst” was laid down at AG “Vulcan” in Hamburg 3.10.1911, launched 5.05.1913 and commissioned 30.07.1914.

Battleships of “König” 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 Open Sea Navy after the WWI started. One of the sorties caused the Battle of Jutland May 31 – June 1, 1916, – the greatest and fierce sea battle of WWI. 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 “König” sisterships, were scuttled by their crews June 21, 1919.


Models are supplied unpainted and may require assembly.