German light cruiser SMS Amazone 1899-1954

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Part of Gazelle-class light cruisers preceded by SMS Hela succeeded by Bremen-class. Ordered under the contract name “F”. Laid down by Germaniawerft, Kiel, Germany in December 1899, launched on 6 October 1900, l, commissioned on 15 November 1901, became a barracks hulk after 1929 and broken up in 1954.