Rolf Krake (warship)

Rolf Krake (warship)

"Rolf Krake" was a Danish ironclad warship named for Rolf Krake, a hero of Danish saga.

The vessel was designed by Cowper Phipps Coles, a pioneering naval architect, and she was the first warship of any navy to carry a turret of the type designed by Coles. She was the first all-iron, steam-powered vessel acquried by Denmark.

She was laid down in Glasgow in 1862, was launched on May 6, 1863, and was commissioned upon her arrival in Copenhagen, on July 1, 1863. Following her commissioning, the Rolf Krake engaged in sea trials from 18 July to 20 August, 1863.

Rolf Krake's coal-fired steam engine produced 700 horsepower, which provided a maximum speed of 9½ knots, and she reached 10½ knots on trials. She had three masts for auxiliary propulsion.

She was armed with four 8in smoothbore cannon, in two turrets.

She saw service in the Second War of Schleswig.

External links

* http://www.milhist.dk/vaaben/vands/rolf_krake/rolf_krake_dk.htm


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