Andrea Doria, named for the 16th century Genoese admiral of the same name, was laid down at the La Spezia shipyard in Naples on 24 March 1912. She was launched on 30 March 1913 and completed by 13 March 1916. The Austro-Hungarian Navy, which had been Italy's primary rival for decades, was the primary opponent in the conflict.
Andrea Doria, named after a Genoese admiral from the 16th century, was built at the La Spezia shipyard in Naples on March 24, 1912. She was launched on March 30, 1913, and completed by March 13, 1916. The Austro-Hungarian Navy, which had been Italy's main rival for years, was the primary opponent in the conflict.