The fleet and coastal forces
Explore the fleet by category
From the largest battleships to cruisers, fast attack boats and mine warfare craft, this archive follows the vessels from design and construction through wartime service.
The capital ships
Battleships
4 ships →02An unrealized air arm
Aircraft Carriers
2 ships →03Range, speed and heavy guns
Panzerschiffe
3 ships →04Veterans of an earlier era
Linienschiffe
2 ships →05The Hipper class
Heavy Cruisers
5 ships →06Scouts and fleet workhorses
Light Cruisers
6 ships →07The torpedo fleet
Destroyers
13 classes →08Fast attack and escort craft
Torpedo Boats
8 classes →09Fleet protection and support
Escorts
2 classes →10Speed, stealth and torpedoes
Fast Attack Boats
12 classes →11Clearing the sea lanes
Mine Hunters
5 types →12Offensive mine warfare
Minelayers
9 ships and 1 project →13Commerce warfare
Auxiliary Cruisers
9 merchant raiders →14Amphibious operations
Landing Crafts
6 types →15Support at sea
Fleet Tenders
7 ships →16Air defense at anchor
AA Batteries
7 ships →17War beneath the waves
U Boats
14 types →18Preparing crews for war
Training Ships
3 ships →19Supplying the fleet at sea
Auxiliary Ships
5 ships →20Special roles and projects
Other Ships
8 entries →Complete directory
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