Brummer (ship)

Brummer was a German light cruiser of the Brummer class, built for the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) during World War I. She and her sister ship, Bremse, were designed as minelayers but were also capable of operating as commerce raiders.

The Brummer class ships were relatively fast and heavily armed for light cruisers of their time. Brummer was commissioned into the German fleet in 1916 and saw active service, primarily in the North Sea. She participated in several naval operations, including sorties to disrupt British shipping and laying minefields in British waters. Her speed and weaponry made her a formidable opponent.

One of Brummer's most notable actions was her participation, along with Bremse, in the sinking of a convoy to Norway in October 1917. The two cruisers attacked and destroyed several armed escort vessels and merchant ships.

Following the Armistice in November 1918, Brummer was interned at Scapa Flow, Scotland, along with the majority of the German High Seas Fleet. On 21 June 1919, under the command of Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, the interned German fleet was scuttled to prevent the ships from falling into British hands. Brummer capsized and sank at Scapa Flow.

The wreck of Brummer remains at Scapa Flow and is a popular site for recreational divers. It is considered a war grave.