Zara is an Italian heavy cruiser of the Second World War. The keel for this installation was laid in 1929, and it was launched in April 1930. The total length of the ship at the time of launching was 180 meters, and the width was 20.6 meters. Full displacement reached approx. 14,500 tons, and the maximum speed was approx. 32 knots. Armament included: 8 guns of 203 mm caliber, 16 guns of 100 mm caliber and 6 guns of 40 mm caliber. The unit also used two seaplanes. Zara belonged to the cruiser class of the same name. Cruisers of the "Zara" type were built as a de facto far-reaching development of units of the "Trento" type. Compared to their predecessors, they had much better booking at the expense of maximum speed. It should be added, however, that in the latter respect, units of the Zara type were not inferior to British or French models. In 1940, all units of this type were modernized mainly due to the strengthening of anti-aircraft weapons. The Zara cruiser participated in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), where it supported the activities of General Franco's troops. At the beginning of the Second World War, he operated in the Mediterranean and was responsible for the protection of Italian convoys. In 1940, he took part in the battle near Cape Stilo. A year later - in 1941 - Zara fought near Cape Matapan, where she was sunk on March 29. A significant part of the ship's crew died together with its commander - Commander Luigi Corsi.
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