Italian cruiser Etna Italian cruiser Etna Etna was a protected cruiser of the Italian "Regia Marina" (Royal Navy) built in the 1880s. She was the lead ship of the , which included three sister ships. Named for Mount Etna on the island of Sicily, the ship was laid down in January 1883, was launched in September 1885, and was completed in December 1887. She was armed with a main battery of two and six guns, and could steam at a speed of around . "Etna" frequently cruised abroad throughout her career, including visits to the United States for the World's Columbian Exposition and
Italian ship Etna (A 5326) Italian ship Etna (A 5326) "Etna" is an auxiliary ship that entered service with the Marina Militare in 1998.<br> She is designed to support fleet operations with fuel and dry stores.<br> "Etna" is the Italian single vessel of Etna class with a sister ship, HS "Prometheus", was built under licence in Greece and entered service with the Hellenic Navy in 2003. "Etna" is the fifth Italian ship to bear the name. She was ordered in July 1995, and was built by Fincantieri at the Riva Trigoso Naval Shipyard. She was launched in July 1997, and underwent sea trials during November