Prinz Eugen

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 * Her name translates to 'Prince Eugene'.
 * It's for Prince Eugene of Savoy, one of the most important Field Marshals in the history of the Austrian military. He served the Habsburg Monarchy during the late 17th & early 18th century.
 * Eugene is derived from the Greek word ευγενης (eugenēs), or 'noble'. Literally, it means "well-born".
 * Sortied with Bismarck during Bismarck's first & only operation, Operation Rheinübung.
 * One of the Kriegsmarine ships who survived World War II
 * She was acquired for service in the US Navy for a short time & listed as an unclassified miscellaneous vessel (USS Prince Eugen) with the hull number IX-300 to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring her.
 * One of the many participants in Operation Crossroads.
 * After both nuclear tests, she was towed to Kwajalein Atoll on July 25, 1946 & eventually partially capsized in shallow waters due to an unrepaired leak on December 22nd, 1946.
 * Part of her wreck is still visible above water.