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SMS Stettin was a Königsberg class light cruiser that served with the German High Seas Fleet and took part in the battle of Jutland. She joined the High Seas Fleet on completion in 1907 and remained there until 1917, serving through most of the First World War
During the Yorkshire coast raid (15-16 December 1914), Stettin, with two destroyer flotillas, made up the rearguard of the High Seas Fleet during its short-lived involvement in the raid.
At the battle of Jutland Stettin was the flagship of the Fourth Scouting Group (Stettin, München, Fraurnlob, Stuttgart and Hamburg) under Commodore von Reuter.
The Fourth Scouting Group became involved in a sharp fight with the Second Light Cruiser Squadron during the late night action on 31 May. The British cruisers were sailing behind the main battle fleet, while the German cruisers were on Scheer’s left. Fighting began when the two squadrons were 800 yards apart. Stettin was hit by two shells, suffering 8 dead and 28 wounded, while the Frauenlob was sunk by a torpedo. The British also suffered heavy losses in the brief fight.
On the return journey to Germany, one of the German battleships hit a mine, causing a submarine scare. During this period Stettin came under fire from one of her own battle squadrons.
In 1917 Stettin was posted to the Submarine School, for service as a training ship. After the war she was delivered to Great Britain. She was scrapped between 1921 and 1923.
Displacement (loaded) |
3,814t |
Top Speed |
23kts design |
Armour – deck |
0.75-1.75in |
- conning tower |
4in |
- gunshields |
2in |
Length |
383ft 2in |
Armaments |
Ten 4.1in guns |
Crew complement |
322 |
Launched |
7 March 1907 |
Completed |
29 October 1907 |
Broken up |
1921-1923 |
Captains |
Capt. F. Rebensburg |