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| The Launch | |
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| The hull of Panzerschiff "D" later named Scharnhorst on the slipway, prior to the launching ceremony. The Scharnhorst was built at the Kriegsmarine Werft, Wilhemshaven (until 1935 Marinewerft, Wilhelmshaven). | |
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| The launching ceremony completed. | The ship begins to slide. Her stern already touching the water. |
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| About half of the hull is now afloat. | The launch of the Scharnhorst is completed. |
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