The ship was laid down in 1863 and was launched on 20 August 1864. Prussia instead purchased the ship on 20 August 1864 for some 1,887,000 gold marks, paid in part through public donations.
The vessel was constructed in 1863 and launched on August 20, 1864. Prussia acquired the ship on that same date for around 1,887,000 gold marks, with part of the cost covered by public contributions.