German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran
Vessel
The German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran was a Kriegsmarine merchant raider of World War II. Originally the merchant vessel Steiermark, the ship was acquired by the navy following the outbreak of war for conversion into a raider. Wikipedia
Launched: September 15, 1938
Length: 538′
Builder: Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft
Commissioned: 9 October 1940
Route: East Asia (intended)