Scharnhorst Collection

Scharnhorst, German battleship (battle cruiser). Date: 1936

Gneisenau, German battleship
Gneisenau, German Scharnhorst-class battleship. Date: 1936

Sinking of Scharnhorst
During the Battle of the Falkland Islands, German ships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau are both sunk

World War I 1914-1918. Battle of the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. Decisive British naval victory over German Navy, 8 December 1914

General von Scharnhorst 1755-1813, 1934. Gerhard Johann David Waitz von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), was a Hanoverian-born general in Prussian service from 1801

La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; L "Inflexible", recueille les survivants'. 1914
'La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; L "Inflexible", sous vapeur a l'arriere-plan, et "Invincible", d'ou cette photographie a ete prise

'La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; Le "Scharnhorst" coule a quatre heures, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; Le combat, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; Le combat. Un echec naval subit le 1er novembre sur la cote de chili, devant Coronel est venge par une escadre britannique

La Guerre de Course; Une maison de Papeete, avant et apres le bombardement, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La Guerre de Course; Une maison de Papeete, le 22 septembre, avant et apres l'incendie provoque par le bombardement, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

The Sinking of the the Scharnhorst at the Battle of North
Illustration showing the German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst listing to starboard as she sank at the end of the Battle of North Cape, approximately 7.30pm on 26th December 1943

Maximilian Graf von Spee, German admiral, WW1
MAXIMILIAN JOHANNES MARIA HUBERT VON SPEE (GRAF) German admiral - he sank with his flagship Scharnhorst during the First World War. Date: 1861 - 1914

Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

WW2 - HMS Rawalpindi
A photograph of HMS Rawalpindi, a British armed merchant cruiser which was sunk in action fighting German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau during WW2. Date: circa 1942

Admiral Graf Von Spee 1914
Admiral Graf Von Spee (1861 1914), naval officer of the German Kaiserliche Marine, Died on the 8 December 1914, on SMS Scharnhorst, South Atlantic, off the Falkland Islands. Date: 1914

General Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813). Creator: Bollinger
General Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813). Private Collection

The Battle of the Falklands: the sinking of the Scharnhorst (colour litho)
968999 The Battle of the Falklands: the sinking of the Scharnhorst (colour litho) by Hodgson, E. S. (fl.1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Falklands)

Gerhard David von Scharnhorst (engraving)
5219442 Gerhard David von Scharnhorst (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerhard David von Scharnhorst)

Sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst, WW1
Sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst, 8 December 1914, in the Battle of the Falklands, First World War. 1914

Battle of the Falklands: Sinking of the Scharnhorst, 1914 (colour litho)
700955 Battle of the Falklands: Sinking of the Scharnhorst, 1914 (colour litho) by Hodgson, E. S. (fl.1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A photo of Kiel harbour taken two weeks after a successful raid. The Scharnhorst is still in the floating dock and the Lutzow in dry dock, the damage to her stern being very apparent

Scharnhorst at Grossgorschen, 2 May 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Scharnhorst at Grossgorschen, 2 May 1813, (1936). Scharnhorst Bei Grossgorschen, 2 Mai 1813. Prussian general Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813) was wounded in the foot during the battle of Lutzen

Gerhard Johann David Scharnhorst, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Gerhard Johann David Scharnhorst, (1933). Portrait of General Gerhard Johann David Waitz von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), a Hanoverian-born general in Prussian service from 1801

Modern liners for Far Eastern Services of the German Lloyd Line built in 1935, 1937
For the Far Eastern Services of the German Lloyd Line, three modern liners were built in 1935, the Scharnhorst, the Gneisenau and the Posdam, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

SMS Scharnhorst, German armoured cruiser, WW1
SMS Scharnhorst, German armoured cruiser, seen here off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, around the beginning of the First World War. Date: circa 1914

HMS Renown Renown-class Battle-cruiser Battlecruiser
Diagram of the HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940

Sinking of the Scharnhorst by G. H. Davis
The sinking of the Scharnhorst: how the British fleet outmanoeuvred Germanys 26, 000-ton battleship. Showing some vital phases of an action in which units of the home fleet, led by HMS Duke of York

Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle, WW1
Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle on 8 December 1914, when the British navy sank four German warships (Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg and Gneisenau)

Silhouette of German cruisers 1914
Silhouettes showing the appearance of some of the well-know German cruisers which were roaming the seas in search of British merchantmen. Date: 1914

Scharnhorst - 3
GERHARD JOHANN DAVID von SCHARNHORST Prussian military commander depicted studying the art of warfare in order to secure German freedom. Date: 1755 - 1813

Scharnhorst - 2
GERHARD JOHANN DAVID von SCHARNHORST Prussian military commander Date: 1755 - 1813

Scharnhorst - 4
GERHARD JOHANN DAVID von SCHARNHORST Prussian military commander Date: 1755 - 1813

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN SHIP. The German ship, SMS Scharnhorst, off the coast of Valparaiso, Chile, during World War I. Photograph, 1914

Battle of Eylau
Indecisive battle of EYLAU - Prussians and Russians avoid defeat by the French : here, Scharnhorsts men in action Date: 8 February 1807

GERHARD von SCHARNHORST (1755-1813). Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst. Prussian general. Line engraving, German, 19th century

Action during Battle of the Falkland Islands, WW1
The scene of action at 4.17pm during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, First World War. From left to right: the Scharnhorst turning over and sinking, the Gneisenau still firing all her guns

H. M.s Glorious
Originally commissioned as a light cruiser, HMS GLORIOUS was later converted into an aircraft carrier. Destroyed by SCHARNHORST after she aided in the evacuation of Norway, 1940 Date: 1930s

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"Scharnhorst: A Mighty German Battleship and its Fateful Journey" The Scharnhorst, a formidable German battleship, was commissioned in 1939 along with its sister ship, the Gneisenau. These vessels were known for their impressive firepower and speed, making them a force to be reckoned with on the high seas. During World War II, the Scharnhorst played a significant role in several naval engagements. In 1940, it participated in the daring Gneisenau Storm in the North Sea, showcasing Germany's naval prowess. However, this success was short-lived as both ships were later damaged by British aircraft while docked at Brest. In another historic battle during World War I - the Battle of Falkland Islands - SMS Scharnhorst (a different vessel) met its demise at the hands of British forces. This victory marked a turning point for Britain's control over South Atlantic waters. Tragedy struck again during WWII when HMS Glorious 77 and HMS Rawalpindi fell victim to enemy fire from Scharnhorst. The loss of these brave vessels highlighted the relentless nature of war and emphasized the power wielded by this German battleship. Notably, Admiral Graf Von Spee commanded SMS Scharnhorst during WWI before meeting his own fate at sea. His leadership aboard this armored cruiser showcased Germany's military might but ultimately ended tragically. Fast forward to December 1943 - The sinking at the Battle of North Cape marked an important victory for Allied forces against Nazi Germany. This pivotal moment demonstrated that even seemingly invincible warships could be defeated through strategic planning and coordinated efforts. Today, we remember these historical events as reminders of both triumphs and tragedies that occurred on board various iterations of "Scharnhorst" throughout history – symbols of human resilience amidst conflict on treacherous waters.