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February 27, 2004
Graf Spee again
The first of the Graf Spee has been recovered from the water.
After weeks of failed attempts a 27-ton section of the command tower, including the first embryonic radar antenna installed on a warship, was brought to the surface of the River Plate estuary using a floating crane.
Germany's Graf Spee, equipped with 11-inch guns and a prototype diesel engine, was one of the most advanced vessels of its time. It was smaller and faster than a traditional battleship and caused serious unease in the Royal Navy.
Germany's Graf Spee, equipped with 11-inch guns and a prototype diesel engine, was one of the most advanced vessels of its time. It was smaller and faster than a traditional battleship and caused serious unease in the Royal Navy.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at February 27, 2004 12:03 PM
Comments
"serious unease" :) Typical British understatement.
Posted by: Ted at February 29, 2004 08:49 AM
it may be of interest to note that as of september the 20th 2004 some sections of the forward superstructure are divable albeit with extreme caution due to the low visability and numerous sharp protrusions, dive log available dor anyone else who wants to try it
Posted by: val lavender at December 22, 2004 12:48 PM