Pre-dreadnought Hessen about 1930
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph
# NH 88049
Schleswig-Holstein (right) and Schlesien
about 1930
In the right background is Hessen
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph
# NH 82069
Schleswig-Holstein bombarding Poland in
September 1939
Note that the bow casemates, visible in
the photograph above, have been removed
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph
# NH 82070
Schlesien transiting the Panama Canal in
March 1938
Note the circular design of the 28 cm
turret and the 8.8 cm/45 SK L/45 AA guns
on the after superstructure
The "Y" over top the turret running to
the bow is a shade awning support
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph
# NH 50194