27/04/14 | History
28 happened April 1887: The Dogali enters service
Former Salamina cruiser built on behalf of the Hellenic Navy which subsequently renounced the purchase due to the continuous political crises that troubled the country, was in ...
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27/04/14 | History
27 happened April 1879: New bowsprit flag model
This flag will remain in use until the proclamation of the Republic, June 2, 1946. Source: Navy
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25/04/14 | History
25 happened April 1900: The national flag on the Arctic pack
The next day he will make his way back to the base camp in Teplitz Bay on June 23 after traveling 607 miles in 95 days between return.
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23/04/14 | History
24 happened April 1877: The remains of Nino Bixio are back
[Gerolamo Bixio known as Nino - Genoa 2 October 1821-Sumatra island 16 December 1873 - he was one of the most famous and important Italian military, politician and patriot of the Risorgimento ....
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23/04/14 | History
23 happened April 1913: Fire aboard the Fourth
The vessel lieutenant Andrea Bafile, who immediately rushed in, putting his own life at risk, managed to reach the bowler ammunition depot and flood it, isolating the local ...
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23/04/14 | History
23 happened April 1913: Ramming to Maddalena
On 13 May the torpedo boat 128 S will be towed to Spezia by the Verbano transport for the repair works at the local arsenal which will end on 1 July for ...
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21/04/14 | History
22 happened April 1863: Resignation of Minister Di Negro
Despite the brevity in the task at the top of the Armed Forces, the serenity of judgment with which he examined Persano's work and evaluated the ...
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21/04/14 | History
21 April 1907: Launch of Rome Ship and Flag for Queen Elena
For the occasion, a commemorative medal was coined on which the ship with the motto "Pro Patria et Rege" chosen by the Queen is reproduced. Source: Marina Militare
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19/04/14 | History
19 happened April 1866: Corvette Princess Clotilde enters service
Set up on behalf of the Sardinian Navy in the 1861 in the Foce shipyard, the 10 August 1864 and the displacement of ...
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17/04/14 | History
17 occurred April 1914: Night flight tests of seaplane Borel
A Borel seaplane piloted by Captain GN Alessandro Guidoni with vessel lieutenant Giuseppe Miraglia, ...
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17/04/14 | History
17 happened April 1864: Regina Maria Pia enters service
Class leader of four units that despite being of similar characteristics could be distinguished in two series due to ...
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15/04/14 | History
16 occurred April 1869: Vedetta warning comes into service
A continuous bridge, with a shape that was very reminiscent of the British sloops of the period, it displaced 828 t, had three masts ...
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14/04/14 | History
15 happened April 1867: For the facts of LISSA the admiral Persano was found guilty
The Minister instructs the Supreme Council of Marina to examine the behavior during the Lissa action held ...
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13/04/14 | History
14 happened April 1904: Queen Margherita battle ship delivered
Built in the Arsenal of La Spezia with the 20 November 1898 setting and the 30 May 1901 launch, it had a ...
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13/04/14 | History
14 occurred on April 1903: The cruisers Varese and Agordat in Algiers
The work of the Navy follows and makes the work of diplomacy effective in rapprochement with France. Source: Marina ...
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13/04/14 | History
The 13 April 1913 happened: the automatic pistol from 7,65 mm arrives
This gun which takes the name of automatic gun mod. 1913 type R. Marina is intended for armament ...
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13/04/14 | History
13 happened April 1911: The Polar Star sold to the Municipality of Rome
The Municipality will be responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the ship that will return to state ownership ...
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12/04/14 | History
12 occurred April 1912: Turkish-Arab troops repelled with airships
For the balloons, refueling operations were carried out at sea (hydrogen, bombs and fuel) ...
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11/04/14 | History
11 occurred April 1885: The Savoy cruiser enters service
The armament, given the particular use of real ship and ship complex command post was reduced (two pieces from 75 ...
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11/04/14 | History
11 happened April 1882: Enter the battleship Dandolo
After 18 years from the assignment of the first motto (armored frigate Regina Maria Pia, 1864) the Dandolo was able to boast ...
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Dear director, I have read the speech given by General Masiello to the 40th of the Lagunari and, remembering having read the Army Press Release (it dates back to 25 June, you were not...
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