Admiral Graf Spee WWII military t-shirt

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Admiral Graf Spee WWII Premium Military T-Shirt - Kriegsmarine Armored Cruiser

Pay homage to the legendary Admiral Graf Spee, the famous armored cruiser (Panzerschiff) of the German Kriegsmarine, protagonist of the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939, one of the first naval battles of World War II.

Premium Features

100% High-quality Cotton: Maximum comfort
Weight: 100g: Light and comfortable
Exclusive Admiral Graf Spee design: Detailed graphics of the cruiser
Durable print
Multiple colors available

History of the Admiral Graf Spee

The Admiral Graf Spee was a Deutschland-class armored cruiser of the Kriegsmarine, launched in 1934. Named after Admiral Maximilian von Spee, the ship was designed to operate as a commerce raider against Allied shipping.

Technical Specifications

Type: Armored cruiser (Panzerschiff)
Displacement: 16,020 tons
Length: 186 meters
Maximum speed: 28 knots (52 km/h)
Main armament: 6 x 280mm guns
Crew: 1,150 men
Commander: Kapitän zur See Hans Langsdorff

Battle of the River Plate (December 13, 1939)

The Graf Spee's most famous battle occurred off the coast of Uruguay, where it engaged three British cruisers: HMS Exeter, HMS Ajax, and HMS Achilles. Although it severely damaged the Exeter, the Graf Spee also sustained damage and sought refuge in the neutral port of Montevideo.

Scuttling in Montevideo (December 17, 1939)

After 72 hours in Montevideo and believing that superior British forces were waiting for him, Captain Langsdorff ordered the scuttling of the ship in the Río de la Plata estuary. Three days later, Langsdorff committed suicide in Buenos Aires.