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SMS Dresden was the lead ship of the Königsberg-class cruisers.
Answer: False
SMS Dresden served as the lead ship of the Dresden-class cruisers, distinct from the earlier Königsberg-class.
SMS Dresden measured approximately 135 meters in length.
Answer: False
SMS Dresden measured 118.3 meters (388 feet 1 inch) in length, not approximately 135 meters.
SMS Dresden was equipped with twelve 10.5 cm guns as its main armament.
Answer: False
The primary armament of SMS Dresden comprised ten 10.5 cm SK L/40 guns, not twelve.
SMS Dresden's armored deck reached a maximum thickness of 100 mm.
Answer: False
The armored deck of SMS Dresden had a maximum thickness of 80 mm, with sides sloping to 50 mm.
The Dresden-class cruisers were designed with fewer boilers than the preceding Königsberg-class cruisers.
Answer: False
The Dresden-class cruisers, exemplified by SMS Dresden, were developed based on the preceding Königsberg-class designs, featuring incremental enhancements. A key modification for the Dresden class was the incorporation of an additional boiler to augment propulsion power.
Which class of cruisers did SMS Dresden lead?
Answer: Dresden-class
SMS Dresden was the lead vessel of the Dresden-class cruisers, designated as a light cruiser intended for reconnaissance and general naval duties.
What was the maximum designed speed of SMS Dresden?
Answer: 24 knots
SMS Dresden was designed to achieve a maximum speed of 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph).
How many 10.5 cm guns were mounted on SMS Dresden?
Answer: 10
The primary armament of SMS Dresden comprised ten 10.5 cm SK L/40 guns, not twelve.
What was the maximum thickness of SMS Dresden's armored deck?
Answer: 80 mm
The armored deck of SMS Dresden had a maximum thickness of 80 mm, with sides sloping to 50 mm.
What was the key design alteration made for the Dresden-class cruisers compared to the Königsberg-class?
Answer: Addition of an extra boiler
The Dresden-class cruisers, exemplified by SMS Dresden, were developed based on the preceding Königsberg-class designs, featuring incremental enhancements. A key modification for the Dresden class was the incorporation of an additional boiler to augment propulsion power.
Which of the following was NOT part of SMS Dresden's armament?
Answer: 15 cm SK L/45 guns
SMS Dresden's armament consisted of ten 10.5 cm SK L/40 guns, eight 5.2 cm SK L/55 guns, and two 45 cm torpedo tubes. It did not carry 15 cm SK L/45 guns.
What was the primary purpose of the German 1898 Naval Law mentioned in relation to the Dresden class?
Answer: To authorize the construction of thirty new light cruisers.
The German 1898 Naval Law sanctioned the construction of thirty new light cruisers, thereby initiating a naval development program that encompassed classes such as the Gazelle, Bremen, and Königsberg, culminating in the Dresden class, with each iteration featuring design advancements.
What was the normal displacement of SMS Dresden?
Answer: 3,664 metric tons
The ship had a normal displacement of 3,664 metric tons (3,606 long tons).
SMS Dresden was constructed by the Blohm & Voss shipyard located in Kiel, Germany.
Answer: False
The construction of SMS Dresden was undertaken by Blohm & Voss at their Hamburg shipyard, not in Kiel.
SMS Dresden was commissioned into the Kaiserliche Marine in late 1907.
Answer: False
The vessel was commissioned into the Kaiserliche Marine on November 14, 1908, rather than in late 1907.
During initial sea trials, SMS Dresden collided with and sank the Swedish galeas Cäcilie.
Answer: True
The construction of SMS Dresden was undertaken by Blohm & Voss at their Hamburg shipyard, not in Kiel.
SMS Dresden visited the United States in 1909 to participate in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
Answer: False
SMS Dresden's 1909 visit to the United States was for the Hudson–Fulton Celebration in New York City, not the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
SMS Dresden served with the High Seas Fleet for only one year after its US visit.
Answer: False
Following its visit to the United States, SMS Dresden served with the High Seas Fleet for three years before reassignment.
SMS Dresden won the Kaiser's Schießpreis for gunnery excellence in the 1911-1912 period.
Answer: True
SMS Dresden was awarded the Kaiser's Schießpreis for superior gunnery performance among the light cruisers of the High Seas Fleet during the 1911-1912 period.
What was the primary shipyard responsible for constructing SMS Dresden?
Answer: Blohm & Voss, Hamburg
SMS Dresden was constructed by Blohm & Voss at their shipyard located in Hamburg, Germany.
On what date was SMS Dresden launched?
Answer: October 5, 1907
SMS Dresden commenced construction in 1906, was launched on October 5, 1907, and entered service with the Kaiserliche Marine on November 14, 1908.
What event caused significant damage and delay to SMS Dresden's initial service trials?
Answer: A collision with the Swedish galeas Cäcilie
During its initial sea trials, SMS Dresden was involved in a collision that resulted in the sinking of the Swedish galeas Cäcilie off Kiel. This incident caused damage to the ship's starboard propeller shaft, necessitating six months of repairs.
Why did SMS Dresden visit the United States in 1909?
Answer: To represent Germany at the Hudson–Fulton Celebration
In 1909, SMS Dresden visited the United States to represent Germany at the Hudson–Fulton Celebration held in New York City, accompanied by other German naval vessels.
After its service with the High Seas Fleet, where was SMS Dresden assigned?
Answer: The Mediterranean Division
Following its participation in the United States visit, SMS Dresden served for three years within the reconnaissance force of the High Seas Fleet prior to its assignment to the Mediterranean Division.
The primary role of SMS Dresden included reconnaissance, overseas deployment, and commerce raiding during World War I.
Answer: True
SMS Dresden's operational mandate encompassed reconnaissance, deployment abroad, and commerce raiding activities throughout World War I.
During the Mexican Revolution, SMS Dresden was involved in protecting German nationals and rescuing citizens off Vera Cruz.
Answer: True
SMS Dresden's operational mandate encompassed reconnaissance, deployment abroad, and commerce raiding activities throughout World War I.
SMS Dresden transported former Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta to Havana, Cuba.
Answer: False
SMS Dresden transported Victoriano Huerta to Kingston, Jamaica, not Havana, Cuba.
The outbreak of World War I allowed SMS Dresden to return to Germany as planned in July 1914.
Answer: False
The outbreak of World War I prevented SMS Dresden's planned return to Germany in July 1914.
At the start of World War I, SMS Dresden primarily operated as a commerce raider in the North Atlantic.
Answer: False
At the commencement of World War I, SMS Dresden operated as a commerce raider primarily in the South Atlantic before joining the East Asia Squadron.
SMS Dresden confiscated the SS Ypiranga, which was carrying weapons for Victoriano Huerta's regime.
Answer: True
In the context of the Mexican Revolution, SMS Dresden seized the SS Ypiranga, which was transporting armaments intended for Victoriano Huerta's administration.
What significant international event involved SMS Dresden in 1914 related to Mexico?
Answer: Transporting Victoriano Huerta to Jamaica
SMS Dresden transported the former Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta and his family to Kingston, Jamaica, in July 1914, where they received asylum from British authorities.
How did the start of World War I impact SMS Dresden's operational status?
Answer: It prevented its planned return to Germany, keeping it overseas.
SMS Dresden's planned return to Germany in July 1914 was precluded by the onset of World War I, which necessitated its continued presence in overseas waters.
What event involving the SS Ypiranga highlighted the complex international situation during the Mexican Revolution concerning SMS Dresden?
Answer: SMS Dresden confiscated weapons from the SS Ypiranga intended for Huerta's regime.
In the context of the Mexican Revolution, SMS Dresden seized the SS Ypiranga, which was transporting armaments intended for Victoriano Huerta's administration. This action, occurring despite a US arms embargo, underscored the intricate international dynamics of the period.
SMS Dresden participated in the Battle of Jutland.
Answer: False
SMS Dresden's significant engagements were the Battle of Coronel and the Battle of the Falkland Islands; it did not participate in the Battle of Jutland.
SMS Dresden was the only German warship from its squadron to survive the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
Answer: True
SMS Dresden achieved the distinction of being the sole German warship from Admiral Spee's squadron to evade destruction at the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
During the Battle of Coronel, SMS Dresden engaged and damaged HMS Kent.
Answer: False
During the Battle of Coronel, SMS Dresden engaged HMS Otranto and HMS Glasgow, emerging unscathed; it did not engage HMS Kent.
In which battle did SMS Dresden engage HMS Otranto and HMS Glasgow?
Answer: Battle of Coronel
In the course of the Battle of Coronel, SMS Dresden engaged both HMS Otranto and HMS Glasgow, sustaining no damage itself.
What distinction did SMS Dresden achieve following the Battle of the Falkland Islands?
Answer: It was the only German warship from Spee's squadron to escape destruction.
SMS Dresden achieved the distinction of being the sole German warship from Admiral Spee's squadron to evade destruction at the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
What was the strategic significance of SMS Dresden escaping the Battle of the Falkland Islands?
Answer: It made it the sole surviving warship of Spee's squadron.
SMS Dresden's escape held considerable significance as its turbine engines provided superior speed, enabling it to outmaneuver its pursuers and emerge as the sole surviving German warship from Admiral Spee's squadron following the battle.
What was the strategic objective of Admiral Spee's squadron when planning to attack the Falkland Islands?
Answer: To destroy the British wireless station and coal stocks.
Admiral Spee's strategic plan involved attacking the Falkland Islands with the objective of destroying the British wireless station and coal reserves, thereby disrupting British operations and facilitating continued commerce raiding.
SMS Dresden sought internment because its engines were worn out and it lacked sufficient coal.
Answer: True
The vessel sought internment due to the deteriorated state of its engines and a critical shortage of coal, rendering further operations unsustainable.
SMS Dresden was scuttled by its crew in Chilean territorial waters on March 14, 1915.
Answer: True
SMS Dresden was scuttled by its crew on March 14, 1915, within Cumberland Bay, located on Más a Tierra (Robinson Crusoe Island), subsequent to being cornered by British warships.
All crew members of SMS Dresden were killed or wounded during the final engagement.
Answer: False
During the final engagement, eight crew members were killed and twenty-nine were wounded; not all were casualties.
The German Admiralty planned for SMS Dresden to immediately return to Germany after the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
Answer: False
The German Admiralty hoped SMS Dresden could break through to the Atlantic and return to Germany, but its worn engines made this infeasible.
Why did SMS Dresden's captain ultimately decide to seek internment?
Answer: Because the ship's engines were worn out and coal was low.
The vessel sought internment due to the deteriorated state of its engines and a critical shortage of coal, rendering further operations unsustainable.
Where did SMS Dresden ultimately meet its end, being scuttled by its crew?
Answer: Cumberland Bay, Más a Tierra
SMS Dresden was scuttled by its crew on March 14, 1915, within Cumberland Bay, located on Más a Tierra (Robinson Crusoe Island), subsequent to being cornered by British warships.
How many crew members of SMS Dresden were killed in the final engagement?
Answer: 8
During the final engagement, eight crew members were killed and twenty-nine were wounded; not all were casualties.
What was the German Admiralty's hope for SMS Dresden after the Battle of the Falkland Islands?
Answer: That it could break through to the Atlantic and return to Germany.
The German Admiralty harbored the expectation that SMS Dresden might successfully navigate through to the Atlantic and return to Germany; however, the deteriorated state of its engines rendered this objective unattainable.
What was the primary reason SMS Dresden's engines were considered worn out before its final engagement?
Answer: Extensive use during long voyages and commerce raiding.
In the period preceding the Battle of Más a Tierra, SMS Dresden's engines were considerably deteriorated due to extensive use during its prolonged voyages and commerce raiding operations, compounded by a critical deficiency in coal reserves.
What factor allowed SMS Dresden to outpace its pursuers after the Battle of the Falkland Islands?
Answer: More efficient and powerful turbine engines.
SMS Dresden's turbine engines demonstrated greater efficiency and power compared to those of its sister ship, Emden, enabling it to outmaneuver its pursuers and evade the fate that overtook the remainder of Spee's squadron.
What action did British warships take regarding SMS Dresden in Cumberland Bay, violating Chilean neutrality?
Answer: They opened fire on the German cruiser.
Chile upheld its neutrality throughout World War I. SMS Dresden sought sanctuary in Chilean waters at Más a Tierra; however, British warships HMS Kent and HMS Glasgow contravened this neutrality by initiating hostilities against the German cruiser in Cumberland Bay.
Which of the following statements accurately describes SMS Dresden's fate?
Answer: It was scuttled by its crew in Chilean waters after being cornered.
SMS Dresden was scuttled by its crew on March 14, 1915, within Cumberland Bay, located on Más a Tierra (Robinson Crusoe Island), subsequent to being cornered by British warships.
Wilhelm Canaris was the captain of SMS Dresden during its final battle.
Answer: False
Wilhelm Canaris served aboard SMS Dresden, but he was not the captain during its final battle.
C. S. Forester's novel 'Brown on Resolution' was inspired by the fate of SMS Emden.
Answer: False
The novel 'Brown on Resolution' by C. S. Forester drew its inspiration from the narrative of SMS Dresden's escape and subsequent destruction, not from the fate of SMS Emden.
What role did Wilhelm Canaris play concerning SMS Dresden?
Answer: He helped secure extra time for coaling and later managed the crew post-scuttling.
Wilhelm Canaris served aboard SMS Dresden, where he notably persuaded Chilean naval representatives to grant the vessel additional time for coaling and subsequently assumed responsibility for the crew following the ship's scuttling. He later managed to escape internment and return to Germany.