June 1943, with an estimated six months work remaining on Conte di Cavour, in order to expedite the construction of urgently needed smaller ships. She was captured by the Germans on 8 September when Italy surrendered to the Allies, and was reduced to a hulk. She was damaged in an air raid on 17 February 1945, and capsized on 23 February. Refloated shortly after the end of the war, Conte di Cavour was scrapped in 1946. Notes References Further reading External links Conte di Cavour on the Marina Militare website Conte di Cavour-class battleships World War I battleships of Italy World War II battleships of Italy 1911 ships Naval ships of Italy captured by Germany during World War II Battleships sunk by aircraft Ships built in La Spezia Ships built by Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico Maritime incidents in November 1940 Maritime incidents in February 1945