SMS Ariadne was a light cruiser of the Imperial German Navy, built in the early 1900s. The ship was part of the Gazelle class and served during World War I. Ariadne participated in various naval operations, including the Battle of Jutland in 1916. She was involved in the pursuit of British forces and sustained damage during the battle. The ship later took part in the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight and other operations in the Baltic Sea. Ariadne was eventually decommissioned in 1919 and handed over to the British as a war prize. She was later sold for scrap in 1921. The ship's design and armament were typical of German light cruisers of the time, featuring a combination of speed, firepower, and armor protection. SMS Ariadne played a significant role in the naval activities of World War I and remains a notable example of German naval technology during that period.

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