Gefion

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ship built in 1843
see also SMS Gefion

Bundesarchiv Bild 134-B0338, Kaiserliche Marine, Gefion und Rover (r.)Bundesarchiv Bild 134-B0338, Kaiserliche Marine, Gefion und Rover (r.)
Carl Frederik Sørensen - En Morgen under Madeira med Byen Funchal i Baggrunden - 1848Carl Frederik Sørensen - En Morgen under Madeira med Byen Funchal i Baggrunden - 1848
During the First War of Schleswig two Danish ships, the Christian VIII and the frigate Gefion tried to land in Eckernförde in April 1849. They were cannonaded from the shore. The Christian VIII exploded, while the Gefion surrendered and was captured.During the First War of Schleswig two Danish ships, the Christian VIII and the frigate Gefion tried to land in Eckernförde in April 1849. They were cannonaded from the shore. The Christian VIII exploded, while the Gefion surrendered and was captured.
Eckernförde Battle Christian VIII Relic Medal (obv)Eckernförde Battle Christian VIII Relic Medal (obv)
Eckernförde Battle Christian VIII Relic Medal (rev)Eckernförde Battle Christian VIII Relic Medal (rev)
Gefion ved EgernfördeGefion ved Egernförde
Gefion (1843)Gefion (1843)
Gefion (ship, 1843)Gefion (ship, 1843)