German light cruiser SMS Ariadne 1899-1914

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Part of Gazelle-class light cruisers preceded by SMS Hela succeeded by Bremen-class. Ordered under the contract name “D”. Laid down by AG Weser shipyard, Bremen, Germany on 14 December 1899, launched on 10 August 1990, commissioned on 18 May 1901 and sunk at the Battle of Helgoland Bight on 28 August 1914.