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Some sources state the lentgh of Tirpitz as 253,5 m compared to Bismarck's 251 m apparently because of the more pronounced clipper bow. Bismarck had its atlantic bow added to the hull afterwards.
But 2,50 meter seem a bit much. Does anybody know more?

Bismarck 250.50 m
Tirpitz 250.60 m

This is hardly a difference. I always had the impression that Tirpitz' bow was more pointed so it should have been longer, wasn't it?

No, it wasn't.