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 ship was built in 1863 and launched on August 20, 1864. Prussia purchased the vessel on August 20, 1864 for approximately 1,887,000 gold marks, with some funds coming from public donations.