Klassifizierung der Schiffen (Classification of Ships)

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Deutsches Kaiserliche Marine Ship Classifications
modified 1918

I. Schlachtschiffen (Battleships).
..(a) Linienschiffen (Ships of the Line).  Speed >22 knt, guns >6 >280mm.
..(b) Küstenpanzerschiffen (Coast Defense Ships).  Speed >16 knt, guns >4 >210mm.


II. Kreuzers (Cruisers).
..(a) Schlachtkreuzers (Battle-Cruisers). Speed >28 knt, guns >4 >275mm.
..(b) Großer Kreuzers (Large Cruisers). Speed >23 knt, guns >4 >280mm.
..(c) Panzerkreuzers (Armoured Cruisers). Speed >26 knt, guns 194-240mm.
..(d) Kleiner Kreuzers (Light Cruisers). >2500 tons, speed >26 knt, guns 88-150mm.
..(e) Teichkreuzers (Lake Cruisers). >2000 tons, guns >130mm, river/lake duty.


III. Korvetten (Avisos).
..(a) Korvetten (Corvettes). 1000-2500 tons, speed <21 knots, guns <160mm.
..(b) Avisos. Despatch vessels.
..(c) Fischerieschutzbooten (Fisheries Patrol Vessels).
..(d) Kaufmannjaegers (Merchant Hunters). Purpose-built commerce raiders.
..(e) Flussbooten (River Boats). 1000-2000 tons, guns 90-130mm, river/lake duty.
..(f) Küstenschutzschiffen (Coast Guard Vessels).
..(g) Vorpostenbooten (Patrol Vessels).
..(h) Hilfskreuzers (Armed Merchant Cruisers).


IV. Torpedobooten (Torpedo-Boats). Vessels with a primary armament of torpedoes.
..(a) Zerstorers (Torpedo-boat Destroyers). 1000-2500 tons.
..(b) Großes Torpedobooten (Large Torpedo-boats). 500-1000 tons.
..(c) Torpedobooten (Torpedo-boats). <500 tons


V. Kanonbooten (Gunboats). Vessels intended for shore bombardment.
..(a) Panzerbooten (Armoured Boats) Very small coast defense 'battleships'
..(b) Großes Kanonbooten (Large Gunboats). Guns >164mm.
..(c) Kanonbooten (Gunboats). Guns <160mm.
..(d) Fluss-Kanonboot (River Gunboats). <200 tons, guns <88mm, river/lake duty.


VI. Minenbooten (Mine Warfare Vessels).
..(a) Minenlegen (Mine-layers).
..(b) Minensuchen (Mine-sweepers).


VII. Unterseebooten (Submarines).
..(a) U-booten (Submarines). Fully submersible vessels.
..(b) Tauchbooten (Submersibles). Partially submersible vessels.


VIII. Amphibische Kriegführung (Amphibious Warfare)
..(a) Transportdampfen (Transports).
..(b) Leichters (Lighters).

IX. Fleet Auxiliaries.
..(a) Öldampfer (Oil Tankers).
..(b) Kohleschiffen (Colliers).
..(c) Stammschiffen für Minenbooten (Depot Ships for Mine-sweepers).
..(d) Stammschiffen für Torpedobooten (Depot Ships for Torpedo-boats).
..(e) Stammschiffen für Unterseebooten (Depot Ships for Submarines).
..(f) Munitionsschiffen (Ammunition Ships).
..(g) Eisbrechers (Icebreakers).
..(h) Reparaturschiffen (Repair Ships).


X. Auxiliaries.
..(a) Schulschiffen (Training Ships).
..(b) Wasserfahrzeugen (Water Tankers).
..(c) Schleppdampfen (Tugboats).
..(d) Vermessungsschiffen (Surveying Vessels).
..(e) Staatsyachts (Royal Yachts).
..(f) Lazarettschiffen (Hospital Ships).
..(g) Wohnschiffen (Accomodation Ships).
..(h) (Museum Ships).