Reichsflotte
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, which is considered by the modern German Navy as its birthday.
| Imperial Fleet Reichsflotte (RF) | |
|---|---|
Ships of the Reichsflotte in 1849 | |
| 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.
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