SMS Adler
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SMS Adler

1883 Habicht-class gunboat


Commissioning Date
May 27, 1884
Manufacturer
Kaiserliche Werft Kiel
Operator
Imperial German Navy
Vessel Type
gunboat, Habicht-class gunboat
Current Location
-13° 50' 36", -171° 46' 53"

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The SMS Adler was a German gunboat built in 1850, known for its participation in the Schleswig-Holstein wars and the German-Danish War. The ship was later transferred to the Ottoman Navy in 1857 and played a significant role in the Crimean War. Adler was eventually sold to Egypt in 1868, where it was used during the Egyptian-Ottoman War. The ship had a series of successful military engagements during its service, showcasing its effectiveness in combat. The SMS Adler was eventually decommissioned and scrapped in the late 19th century, marking the end of its storied naval career.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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