May, five days before the end of World War II in Europe. The wreck was broken up for scrap in situ over the following five years. Her bow ornament is currently on display in the Deutsches Museum in Munich. Notes References Further reading External links Cruisers of the Reichsmarine Ships built in Wilhelmshaven 1925 ships Cruisers of the Kriegsmarine World War II cruisers of Germany Maritime incidents in May 1945