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Albatross-class gunboat
Photo: Unbekannter Grafiker der Epoche nach einer Zeichnung von H. Penner. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Germany · 1869
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Albatross-class gunboat
Albatross-class gunboat Photo: Unbekannter Grafiker der Epoche nach einer Zeichnung von H. Penner. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
20
Firepower
30
Agility
40
Sensors
5
Range
45
Sea-Keeping
35
Affordability
80
Survivability
25
Versatility
30
Technology
10
Origin Germany
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1869–1873
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
29
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
68/114
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
310/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
20
Firepower
30
Agility
40
Sensors
5
Range
45
Sea-Keeping
35
Affordability
80
Survivability
25
Versatility
30
Technology
10
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Albatross-class gunboat
Country
Production
1869–1873
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
68
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
29
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull Classificationgunboat
  • Laid Down1869
  • Launched1871
  • Commissioned1871
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement713 t
  • Full Load Displacement713 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)56.95 m
  • Length (waterline)51.21 m
  • Beam8.32 m
  • Draft3.75 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement103
  • Officers5
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • Propulsion Type*2 × marine steam engines *1 × screw propeller
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power491 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed10.5 kn
  • Range1,270
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun Calibre150 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • Secondary Guns2 × 120 mm K L/23
⬢Survivability1MOD.1
  • Hull Materialwood (carvel)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1869Production started
  2. 1873Production ended
157
years in service
4
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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