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Saturday, 13 September 2025

German light cruiser SMS Mainz 1907-1914

SMS Mainz. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

SMS Magdeburg. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Kolberg-class preceded by Dresden-class succeeded by Magdeburg-class. Ordered under the contract name Ersatz Jagd, laid down by AG Vulcan, Stettin, Germany in September 1907, launched on 23 January 1909, commissioned on 1 October 1909 and sunk during the Battle of Heligoland Bight against the British Royal Navy on 28 August 1914.

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