A view of Tirpitz fitting out in Wilhelmshaven on February 2, 1940.

A good profile shot of the Tirpitz on her trials during the summer of 1941. Despite the photo's blurriness, the ship's beautiful lines are clearly evident.

The Tirpitz at anchor in Flaettenfjord.

The Tirpitz at anchor in Bogen, Norway.

Photographed from the deck of the Tirpitz, the Admiral Hipper follows in her wake.

An excellent stern view of the Tirpitz.

In Flaettenfjord. Officers on the deck.

Crew members on the heavily camouflaged after main turrets while the ship is anchored in Flaettenfjord.

Dancers perform under the barrels of turret Dora while the ship is anchored in Flaettenfjord.

An inspection of the ship takes place. In the background appear to be some of the floats used to help camouflage the ship.

A view astern of the Tirpitz as the ship moves between fjords.

A crew member makes a model of the Tirpitz.

A close-up stern-view of the Tirpitz.