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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:cruiser
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gptkbp:aftermath
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crew interned in Uruguay
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:none
1 × Arado Ar 196
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gptkbp:armament
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6 × 11 in guns
6 × 28 cm guns
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gptkbp:armor
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up to 100 mm
50 mm to 150 mm
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gptkbp:battle
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gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Plate
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gptkbp:builder
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gptkb:Deutsche_Werke
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gptkbp:captain
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Hans Langsdorff
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Deutschland-class
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gptkbp:commanded
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several merchant vessels
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gptkbp:commissioned
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1936
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Germany
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gptkbp:crew
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1,100 men
high during operations
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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1,200
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired literature and films
inspired books and films
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gptkbp:date_of_scuttling
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December 17, 1939
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gptkbp:decided_by
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scuttling to prevent capture
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:1940
1939
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gptkbp:displacement
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10,000 tons
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gptkbp:engagement
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December 13, 1939
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Plate
multiple naval engagements
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gptkbp:exhibition
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remains displayed in museums
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Plate
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gptkbp:fate
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scuttled
scuttled by her crew
scuttled to avoid capture
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gptkbp:finale_date
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Montevideo, Uruguay
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gptkbp:historical_analysis
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studied in naval history courses
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gptkbp:historical_context
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part of the German Navy's efforts in the Atlantic
naval warfare in World War II
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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remains in Montevideo harbor
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gptkbp:historical_event
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sinking marked a turning point in naval warfare.
scuttling of the Graf Spee
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first major naval engagement of World War II
symbol of naval warfare in WWII
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gptkbp:home_port
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gptkb:Wilhelmshaven
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Graf Spee
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gptkbp:launched
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1934
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on naval tactics
remains a subject of naval history studies
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gptkbp:length
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186.0 m
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Montevideo
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gptkbp:memorials
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various memorials in Germany
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Plate
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gptkbp:name
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gptkb:Admiral_Graf_Spee
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gptkbp:narrative
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part of World War II history.
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:Nazi_Germany
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Pocket Battleship
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
|
Hans Langsdorff
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Plate
sank several British ships
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Berlin
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gptkbp:operational_area
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South Atlantic Ocean
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gptkbp:operational_range
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long-range operations
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gptkbp:opponent
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gptkb:Royal_Navy
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Admiral_Maximilian_von_Spee
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gptkbp:propulsion
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Diesel engines
diesel engines
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gptkbp:range
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8,000 nautical miles
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gptkbp:reputation
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famous for its speed and firepower
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gptkbp:result
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Hans Langsdorff
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gptkbp:role
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commerce raider
disrupt Allied shipping
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gptkbp:scuttled
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December 17, 1939
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gptkbp:scuttling_location
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Montevideo harbor
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gptkbp:served_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:significance
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symbol of German naval power
first major naval engagement of WWII
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gptkbp:sister_ship
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gptkb:Admiral_Scheer
gptkb:Admiral_Graf_Spee
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gptkbp:speed
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28 knots
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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impact on naval strategy
disrupting Allied shipping
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gptkbp:sunk
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gptkb:River_Plate
1939
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gptkbp:survivors
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crew members rescued by neutral ships
about 40 crew members
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:cruiser
pocket battleship
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Kriegsmarine
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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