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=== Design and construction === | === Design and construction === | ||
[[File:Nurnberg.jpg|thumb|400x400px|An identification chart for the Nurnberg,]] | [[File:Nurnberg.jpg|thumb|400x400px|An identification chart for the Nurnberg,]] | ||
| − | The ''Nürnberg'', being a further development of the ''Könisberg'' class of light cruisers, inherited many characteristics of its predecessor. The ship was 181 metres long and displaced 9040 tons standard. Powered by twin steam turbines, she could reach a maximum speed of 32.5 knots (60 km/h), and had an endurance of 7 200 km. Main armament consisted of nine [[15 cm/60 SK C/25 (150 mm)|15 cm SK C/25]] naval guns in three triple turrets; one was located forward of the superstructure while the others were located in a superfiring arrangement in the rear. The ship also initially carried four triple torpedo launchers, though two were removed in 1942. The ship was initially designed with a light anti-aircraft armament, but this was improved in later refits. | + | The ''Nürnberg'', being a further development of the ''Könisberg'' class of light cruisers, inherited many characteristics of its predecessor. The ship was 181 metres long and displaced 9040 tons standard.<ref name=":0">https://ww2db.com/ship_spec.php?ship_id=293</ref> Powered by twin steam turbines, she could reach a maximum speed of 32.5 knots (60 km/h), and had an endurance of 7 200 km. Main armament consisted of nine [[15 cm/60 SK C/25 (150 mm)|15 cm SK C/25]] naval guns in three triple turrets; one was located forward of the superstructure while the others were located in a superfiring arrangement in the rear.<ref name=":0" /> The ship also initially carried four triple torpedo launchers, though two were removed in 1942. The ship was initially designed with a light anti-aircraft armament, but this was improved in later refits.<ref name=":0" /> |
| − | The ''Nürnberg'' was laid down in | + | The ''Nürnberg'' was laid down in late 1933 at Kiel,<ref name=":0" /> and was launched in December of that year. Construction was completed very quickly, and the ship was formally commissioned into the German Kriegsmarine on November 2nd, 1935.<ref name=":0" /> |
=== Operational History === | === Operational History === | ||
| − | Soon after she was commissioned, the ''Nürnberg'' was sent to the Baltic, where she remained until April 1936. Thereafter, she joined ''[[Köln]]'' and ''[[Leipzig]]'' for a training cruise in the Atlantic. Between 1937 and 1939, she participated in several non-intervention cruises in the Atlantic, as well as a cruise in the Mediterranean and the Fleet Review for Adolf Hitler and Hungarian regent Miklós Horthy. Prior to the start of the Second World War, she returned to the Baltic for another training deployment. | + | Soon after she was commissioned, the ''Nürnberg'' was sent to the Baltic, where she remained until April 1936. Thereafter, she joined ''[[Köln]]'' and ''[[Leipzig]]'' for a training cruise in the Atlantic. Between 1937 and 1939, she participated in several non-intervention cruises in the Atlantic,<ref name=":1">https://www.german-navy.de/kriegsmarine/ships/lightcruiser/nurnberg/operations.html</ref> as well as a cruise in the Mediterranean and the Fleet Review for Adolf Hitler and Hungarian regent Miklós Horthy. Prior to the start of the Second World War, she returned to the Baltic for another training deployment.<ref name=":1" /> |
| − | After the outbreak of war, ''Nürnberg'' participated in the blockade and hunt for the Polish navy. Despite their efforts, several Polish destroyers escaped and arrived in the UK. Between late 1939 and late 1940, the ''Nürnberg'' laid mines to protect coastal fortifications, and escorted several larger vessels on their respective duties. She was torpedoed with minor damage by ''HMS Salmon'' in 1940, but was otherwise unscathed by Allied forces. | + | After the outbreak of war, ''Nürnberg'' participated in the blockade and hunt for the Polish navy. Despite their efforts, several Polish destroyers escaped and arrived in the UK. Between late 1939 and late 1940, the ''Nürnberg'' laid mines to protect coastal fortifications, and escorted several larger vessels on their respective duties. She was torpedoed with minor damage by ''HMS Salmon'' in 1940, but was otherwise unscathed by Allied forces.<ref name=":0" /> |
[[File:Nurnberg underway, 1945.jpg|thumb|320x320px|Nurnberg after the German surrender, escorted by RAF Liberators bombers.]] | [[File:Nurnberg underway, 1945.jpg|thumb|320x320px|Nurnberg after the German surrender, escorted by RAF Liberators bombers.]] | ||
| − | In late 1940, ''Nürnberg'' was relegated to training duties. As a result, she spent the majority of the remainder of the war in Norway along with the battleship ''Tirpitz''. A rapidly-changing crew resulted in a low state of readiness; as a result, the ship saw no action during this period. At the start of 1945, ''Nürnberg'' was tasked with mine-laying duties; however, a shortage of fuel resulted in only a single sortie. On May 5th 1945, she received the ceasefire order, and was thereafter handed over to the Allies. | + | In late 1940, ''Nürnberg'' was relegated to training duties. As a result, she spent the majority of the remainder of the war in Norway along with the battleship ''Tirpitz''. A rapidly-changing crew resulted in a low state of readiness; as a result, the ship saw no action during this period. At the start of 1945, ''Nürnberg'' was tasked with mine-laying duties; however, a shortage of fuel resulted in only a single sortie.<ref name=":1" /> On May 5th 1945, she received the ceasefire order, and was thereafter handed over to the Allies. |
| − | Following the Potsdam conference, it was decided that ''Nürnberg'' would be handed over to Russia as a war prize. The ship was renamed ''Admiral Makarov'', and was assigned to the 8th fleet. She became the flagship of the 8th Fleet in 1948, but was later withdrawn due to the commissioning of the new ''[[Chapayev]]''-class cruisers. She was subsequently returned to her original duties as a training vessel. ''Nürnberg'' | + | Following the Potsdam conference, it was decided that ''Nürnberg'' would be handed over to Russia as a war prize. The ship was renamed ''Admiral Makarov'',<ref name=":0" /> and was assigned to the 8th fleet. She became the flagship of the 8th Fleet in 1948,<ref name=":1" /> but was later withdrawn due to the commissioning of the new ''[[Chapayev]]''-class cruisers. She was subsequently returned to her original duties as a training vessel. ''Nürnberg'' was decommissioned in early 1959;<ref name=":0" /> it is believed that she was scrapped shortly thereafter. She was the longest-serving major warship of the ''Kriegsmarine'', and the only one to see active service after the war. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Revision as of 01:14, 15 November 2020
Contents
Description
The Leipzig-class, Nürnberg, 1944 is a rank IV German light cruiser
with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was first announced in Update 1.87 "Locked On".
General info
Survivability and armour
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Mobility
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Armament
Primary armament
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Secondary armament
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Anti-aircraft armament
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Torpedo armament
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Usage in battles
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Modules
| Tier | Seakeeping | Unsinkability | Firepower | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Dry-Docking | Tool Set | 15 cm Spgr. L/4.4 Bdz (m.Hb) | Anti-Air Armament Targeting | ||
| II | Rudder Replacement | Fire Protection System | Smokescreen | 15 cm Spgr. L/4.5 Zt.Z | 8.8 cm Sprgr. L/4.5 Zt.Z | Auxiliary Armament Targeting |
| III | Propeller Replacement | Shrapnel Protection | Ventilation | 15 cm Pzgr. L/3.7 (m.Hb) | Improved Rangefinder | Primary Armament Targeting |
| IV | Engine Maintenance | New Pumps | Ammo Wetting | Torpedo Mode | ||
Pros and cons
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History
Nürnberg was a German light cruiser of the Leipzig class, built as a follow-up to the Könisberg class. The ship carried a main armament of nine 15 cm SK C/25 guns, as well as two torpedo tubes and a variety of Anti-Aircraft defences. Launched in 1934, the ship served in the Baltic and participated in numerous exercises before the outbreak of war. She saw active service in 1939 and 1940, but was relegated to training duties for the majority of the Second World War. Following the German defeat, she was ceded to the Soviets, who operated her as Admiral Makarov until 1954.
Design and construction
The Nürnberg, being a further development of the Könisberg class of light cruisers, inherited many characteristics of its predecessor. The ship was 181 metres long and displaced 9040 tons standard.[1] Powered by twin steam turbines, she could reach a maximum speed of 32.5 knots (60 km/h), and had an endurance of 7 200 km. Main armament consisted of nine 15 cm SK C/25 naval guns in three triple turrets; one was located forward of the superstructure while the others were located in a superfiring arrangement in the rear.[1] The ship also initially carried four triple torpedo launchers, though two were removed in 1942. The ship was initially designed with a light anti-aircraft armament, but this was improved in later refits.[1]
The Nürnberg was laid down in late 1933 at Kiel,[1] and was launched in December of that year. Construction was completed very quickly, and the ship was formally commissioned into the German Kriegsmarine on November 2nd, 1935.[1]
Operational History
Soon after she was commissioned, the Nürnberg was sent to the Baltic, where she remained until April 1936. Thereafter, she joined Köln and Leipzig for a training cruise in the Atlantic. Between 1937 and 1939, she participated in several non-intervention cruises in the Atlantic,[2] as well as a cruise in the Mediterranean and the Fleet Review for Adolf Hitler and Hungarian regent Miklós Horthy. Prior to the start of the Second World War, she returned to the Baltic for another training deployment.[2]
After the outbreak of war, Nürnberg participated in the blockade and hunt for the Polish navy. Despite their efforts, several Polish destroyers escaped and arrived in the UK. Between late 1939 and late 1940, the Nürnberg laid mines to protect coastal fortifications, and escorted several larger vessels on their respective duties. She was torpedoed with minor damage by HMS Salmon in 1940, but was otherwise unscathed by Allied forces.[1]
In late 1940, Nürnberg was relegated to training duties. As a result, she spent the majority of the remainder of the war in Norway along with the battleship Tirpitz. A rapidly-changing crew resulted in a low state of readiness; as a result, the ship saw no action during this period. At the start of 1945, Nürnberg was tasked with mine-laying duties; however, a shortage of fuel resulted in only a single sortie.[2] On May 5th 1945, she received the ceasefire order, and was thereafter handed over to the Allies.
Following the Potsdam conference, it was decided that Nürnberg would be handed over to Russia as a war prize. The ship was renamed Admiral Makarov,[1] and was assigned to the 8th fleet. She became the flagship of the 8th Fleet in 1948,[2] but was later withdrawn due to the commissioning of the new Chapayev-class cruisers. She was subsequently returned to her original duties as a training vessel. Nürnberg was decommissioned in early 1959;[1] it is believed that she was scrapped shortly thereafter. She was the longest-serving major warship of the Kriegsmarine, and the only one to see active service after the war.
Media
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See also
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External links
| Germany light cruisers | |
|---|---|
| Pillau-class | SMS Elbing |
| Emden* | |
| Königsberg-class | Karlsruhe · Köln |
| Leipzig-class | Leipzig · Nürnberg |
| * Unique ship | |
