The Prinz Eugen was one of only two major German naval vessels to survive the WWII.In July 1946 it was moored at Bikini Atoll during Operation Crossroads to test the effect of a nuclear Bomb on a modern, welded Ship. After only minor damage the heavily radiating Ship was hauled to Kwajalein Atoll where it sunk on the 22nd of December 1946.
