June 30, 1934: Admiral Graf Spee is christened by Gräfin Huberta von Spee, daughter of
Vizeadmiral Maximilian Graf von Spee, the ship's namesake, at the Marine Werft, Wilhelmshaven.

June 30, 1934: Admiral Graf Spee begins to slide down the slipway.

June 30, 1934: Admiral Graf Spee being launched at the Marine Werft, Wilhelmshaven.

June 30, 1934: Admiral Graf Spee enters the water for the first time.

Early 1936 Admiral Graf Spee seen soon after completion.