Reichsflotte
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The Reichsflotte (German: [ˈʁaɪçsˌflɔtə], Imperial Fleet) was the first navy for all of Germany, established by the revolutionary German Empire to provide a naval force in the First Schleswig War against Denmark. The decision was made on 14 June 1848 by the Frankfurt Parliament,[1] which is considered by the modern German Navy as its birthday.[2]
Imperial Fleet Reichsflotte (RF) | |
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Active | 1848–1852 |
Disbanded | 2 April 1852 |
Country | German Empire (1848/1849) German Confederation |
Allegiance | Provisorische Zentralgewalt |
Type | Navy |
Role | Naval warfare |
Size | 39 ships |
H/Q | Brake, Oldenburg |
Engagements | Schleswig War (1848–1851) |
Commanders | |
Navy Minister | August Jochmus |
Rear Admiral | Karl Brommy |
Insignia | |
War Ensign (1848–1852) | |
Naval Jack (1848–1852) |
In December 1849 the imperial government was replaced by a federal commission. In 1851 the German Confederation was fully re-established. The German states such as Prussia, Hanover and Austria had a quarrel regarding the ships and the costs to sustain a fleet. In 1852 the Confederation decided to dissolve the fleet and sell the ships.[3]