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SMS Möwe (1879)
The SMS ''Möwe'' (''Seagull'') was a gunboat of the Imperial German Navy. Its only sister ship was the , although the SMS Adler, SMS ''Adler'' was later built on the basis of the same blueprint. Service history The ''Möwe'' was built by Schichau-Werke, F. Schichau in Elbląg, Elbing and launched in 1879. It was deployed on service mostly at overseas stations, most notably in German West Africa. On 28 October 1880, ''Möwe'' was driven into the British schooner ''Rescue'' at Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom. The schooner was severely damaged at the bow. ''Möwe'' lost her bowsprit and topsail yard. In 1882, anti-European unrest following the British bombardment of Alexandria prompted the German government to send the ''Möwe'' and the ''Habicht'' to rescue German and Austrian nationals in Egypt, taking around 150 of them from Ismailiya to Port Said. The ''Möwe'' was the vessel which took the Imperial Commissioner for West Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naval Vessel Flying A German Imperial Flag In Sydney Harbour (8260621678)
A navy, naval force, or maritime force is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval warfare, naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral zone, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface Naval ship, ships, amphibious warfare, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne naval aviation, aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields. The strategic offensive role of a navy is Power projection, projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores (for example, to protect Sea lane, sea-lanes, deter or confront piracy, ferry troops, or attack other navies, ports, or shore installations). The strategic defensive purpose of a navy is to frustrate seaborne projection-of-force by enemies. The strategic task of the navy also may incorporate nuclear deterrence by use of submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Naval operations can be broa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
