Summary and Top 4 Points: The Graf Zeppelin, Germany's first aircraft carrier, was laid down in 1936 but never entered service due to internal disputes, skepticism, and war priorities. -Designed ...

Designated as “Flugzeugträger A” (Aircraft carrier A), the Graf Zeppelin’s keel was laid down on December 28, 1936, at the Deutsche Werke shipyard in Kiel.

What You Need to Know: The German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin is often cited as one of the worst aircraft carriers in history. Designed by Deutsche Werke, it was launched in 1938 but never saw ...