SMS Vulcano
SMS Vulcano | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Austria-Hungary | |
| Name | Vulcano (renamed Vulkan / Vulcan) |
| Launched | 1843 |
| Fate | In service until 1872, stricken in 1884 to become a coal hulk |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 483 metric tons (475 long tons; 532 short tons) |
| Installed power | 120 ihp (89 kW) |
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SMS Vulcano (subsequently renamed to German Vulkan, also Vulcan) was a paddle steamer built for the Austro-Hungarian Navy in Venice and launched in 1843. Subsequently given the German name Vulkan, or Vulcan. Remained in service until 1872, and finally stricken in 1884 to become a coal hulk.
In 1849 the Vulcano, serving as a balloon carrier (the precursor to the aircraft carrier), launched hot air balloon bombs at Venice, the first offensive use of air power in naval aviation.