The Austrian fleet 1382–1918

The Habsburg fleet existing since the 14th century was finally dissolved after the fall of the Habsburg monarchy. Throughout its history, it has been an effective weapon in the fight for dominion at sea. She had several impressive victories in naval battles. Lepanto in 1571 and Lissa in 1866 can be mentioned in first order. The victorious commander in these battles Prince Juan d’Austria and Admiral Tegetthoff are widely known in the history of naval conflicts. The Austrian fleet was not defeated in battle. It was dissolved because the state, the flag of which it wore, ceased to exist

The Habsburg fleet existing since the 14th century was finally dissolved after the fall of the Habsburg monarchy. Throughout its history, it has been an effective weapon in the fight for dominion at sea. She had several impressive victories in naval battles. Lepanto in 1571 and Lissa in 1866 can be mentioned in first order. The victorious commander in these battles Prince Juan d’Austria and Admiral Tegetthoff are widely known in the history of naval conflicts. The Austrian fleet was not defeated in battle. It was dissolved because the state, the flag of which it wore, ceased to exist