Gneisenau - Gallery - The Fitting-out

The Fitting-out

The rotating base of the "C" turret about to be lowered into position on the roller track inside the barbette.	The Gneisenau fitting-out during the winter of 1937/38.

The Gneisenau during fitting-out in 1937. Suspended from a crane is a barbette for one of the 28 cm main turrets, providing a good illustration of the individual deck levels with equipment.	The forecastle of the Gneisenau. The ship is nearing completion.

The Gneisenau from the stern alongside the fitting-out pier. The ship is close to completion.	The Gneisenau in the floating dock at Deutsche Werke in Kiel, January 1938.