Tegetthoff Collection

The Tegetthoff Monument, in the Prater-Stern, Vienna, Austria, 1898. 11-meter-high column with bronze statue on the Praterstern

Icebergs, with the Tegetthoff, 1876 (engraving)
939909 Icebergs, with the Tegetthoff, 1876 (engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vice-Admiral Tegethoff, Commander of the Austrian Fleet at the Battle of Lissa (engraving)
1103514 Vice-Admiral Tegethoff, Commander of the Austrian Fleet at the Battle of Lissa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vice-Admiral Tegethoff)

Leaving the Tegetthoff, 1876 (engraving)
939914 Leaving the Tegetthoff, 1876 (engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Johannes Ludovicus Ritter von Payer (1841 A- 1915)

Monument to Wilhelm von Tegetthoff on the Praterstern, Vienna, Austria, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Monument to Wilhelm von Tegetthoff on the Praterstern, Vienna, Austria, 1895. 11-meter-high column with bronze statue, erected in honour of Austrian admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff (1827-1871)

A Party from the Tegetthoff Encounters A Bear, c1876, (1928). A party from the arctic research ship SMS Tegetthoff (1872)

Sinking of SMS Szent Istvan, Austrian battleship, WW1
The sinking of SMS Szent Istvan, an Austro-Hungarian Tegetthoff-class dreadnought battleship (launched 1914), torpedoed by the Italian navy off the Dalmatian coast during the First World War

Sms Viribus Unitis, The First Austro-Hungarian Dreadnought Battleship Of The Tegetthoff-Class. From The Illustrated War News, 1914

Wilhelm Tegetthoff
WILHELM VON TEGETTHOFF Austrian naval commander Date: 1827 - 1871

Italian Unification (1866). Battle of Lissa (July
" Italian Unification (1866). Battle of Lissa (July 20th). The Italian fleet, allied to Prussia in his war against Austria

Pola, Tegetthoff Monument, Istria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

SMS Tegetthoff, Austrian battleship, WW1
SMS Tegetthoff, an Austro-Hungarian Tegetthoff-class dreadnought battleship (launched 1912), in service during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Payer / Tegetthoff / 1874
Payer abandons the ice-crushed Tegetthoff and the crew set out for Novaya Zemlya with sledges and three boats

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"Remembering Tegetthoff: A Legendary Admiral and His Monument in Vienna" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where the Tegetthoff Monument proudly stood in Prater-Stern, Vienna. Erected in 1898, this grand structure paid homage to Vice-Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, a revered commander of the Austrian Fleet during the Battle of Lissa. In 1876, amidst icy waters and towering icebergs, the Tegetthoff battleship sailed fearlessly. Engravings from that era capture its majestic presence as it braved treacherous conditions. The crew's bravery was not limited to naval encounters alone; they even encountered a bear during their voyage. Wilhelm von Tegetthoff himself became an icon of courage and leadership. Depicted in engravings as he commanded his fleet at Lissa or left his ship behind after another daring expedition, his name became synonymous with heroism. The admiration for Vice-Admiral Tegetthoff extended beyond mere engravings and monuments. In 1895, a magnificent statue dedicated to him was unveiled on Praterstern square—a testament to his lasting legacy. However, history took another turn when World War I erupted. The sinking of SMS Szent Istvan brought sorrow and marked the end of an era for Austria's battleships named after Tegetthoff-class vessels like SMS Viribus Unitis. Yet amidst these somber moments emerged glimpses of triumph—like the Battle of Lissa during Italian Unification—an event forever etched into history books. Pola's Tegetthoff Monument still stands tall today in Istria as a reminder of those monumental victories. Tegetthoff may be more than just a name—it represents resilience against adversity and unwavering determination displayed by both Admiral Wilhelm von Tegethoff and those who served under him.