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Scharnhorst on sea trials early 1939 in the Baltic Sea.



Scharnhorst seen at Wilhelmshaven, Germany 1939.



Adolf Hitler seen onboard Scharnhorst, possibly taken April 1, 1939 at Wilhelmshaven just before Erich Raeder was promoted to Grossadmiral.
(Photo courtesy of Kees Maarleveld)



Scharnhorst on sea trials in the Baltic Sea after bow modification late 1939.



Scharnhorst on sea trials in the Baltic Sea after bow modification late 1939.



October 17, 1939: U-47 passing Scharnhorst while returning to Germany following the sinking of HMS Royal Oak.
(Photo courtesy of Vladimir Tarnovski)





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