German Ersatz-Preussen Crowned as Treaty Sailor Innovator
The London naval accord limits on tonnage push Germany to invest in quality over quantity. German cruisers Emden Koenigsberg Karlsruhe Koeln use light alloys electric welding and Diesel power to pack fighting power into 6000 tons. The Ersatz-Preussen aims six ships with five inch armor and 27 knot speed, costing about 20 million dollars per hull.