SMS Hansa
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SMS Hansa

1898 Victoria Louise-class cruiser


Country of Registry
German Reich
Commissioning Date
April 20, 1899
Manufacturer
AG Vulcan Stettin
Operator
Imperial German Navy
Vessel Type
protected cruiser, Victoria Louise-class cruiser

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SMS Hansa was a German pre-dreadnought battleship that served in the Imperial German Navy. Launched in 1898, she was part of the five-ship Deutschland class. The ship was armed with four 24cm guns and had a top speed of 18 knots. Hansa participated in various fleet exercises and training cruises during her service. She also served as a training ship for naval cadets. During World War I, Hansa was primarily used for coastal defense duties and was eventually decommissioned in 1919. The ship was handed over to the Allies as part of the Treaty of Versailles and was ultimately scrapped in 1920. SMS Hansa's design and construction reflected the naval arms race of the late 19th century, characterized by the development of increasingly powerful and modern warships. Her service history provides insights into the technological advancements and strategic challenges faced by the Imperial German Navy during this period.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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