SMS Lützow was a German battlecruiser launched in 1913, part of the Imperial German Navy. Designed for speed and firepower, she played a significant role in naval battles during World War I, including the Battle of Jutland in 1916. After the war, SMS Lützow was ceded to the Allies as part of the Treaty of Versailles. She was eventually scuttled in 1921, marking the end of her service. The ship was notable for her advanced design and was one of the last of her kind in the German fleet.