Lesser vessels

Torpedo boats/Destroyer escorts

Pilo class

Giuseppe Cesare Abba: (1838-1910) Italian poet and patriot. He was in the Mille expedition with Garibaldi and fought in the Battles of Calatafimi and Volturno. Then he retired, becoming a teacher and a poems writer.
Giuseppe Dezza: (1830-1898) Italian patriot. He fought during the Second War of Independence and with the Mille expedition. He ascended the military ranks, becoming a senator in 1889.
Giuseppe Missori: (1829-1911) Italian patriot. He fought during the 1848 insurrection of Milan, and was with Garibaldi, whose life he saved at Milazzo.
Antonio Mosto: (1824-1890) Italian patriot. He was active during the Wars of Independence as a soldier and as mediator between Mazzini and the king.
Ippolito Nievo: (1831-1861) Italian writer and patriot. He was one of the Mille under Garibaldi. In his masterpiece "Confessions of an Italian" he depicts the age of the Wars of Independence.
Fratelli Cairoli: The five Cairoli brothers (Benedetto, Ernesto, Luigi, Enrico and Giovanni) were all Italian patriots and fought during the Wars of Independence. The older, Benedetto, became Prime Minister in 1878.
Rosolino Pilo: (1820-1860) Italian patriot. He was an active follower of Mazzini and a member of the Mille expedition. He died in the battle of San Martino.
Simone Schiaffino: Italian patriot, he was one of the component of the Mille expedition.

La Masa class

Angelo Bassini: (1815-1883) Italian patriot. He deserted from the Austrian army and fought in the first War of Independence. He then commanded the 8th Company during the Mille expedition.
Giacinto Carini: (1821-1880) Italian patriot. He fought during 1848-49 Sicilian revolution against the Bourbons. After his exile in London and Paris, he came back to join with Garibaldi's expedition. He became a lieutenant general in the army of the Kingdom of Italy.
Enrico Cosenz: (1820-1898) Italian patriot. He fought during the siege of Venice (1848) and with Garibaldi's army. Later, he became an army general and commander in chief of the Italian army.
Nicola Fabrizi: (1804-1885) Italian patriot. He was an active supporter of the Italian unification, as a politician and as a soldier.
Giuseppe Farina: Photographer of the Mille expedition.
Giuseppe La Masa: (1819-1881) Italian patriot. He was at the head of the Sicilian revolution of 1848; after the Bourbons restoration he was exiled. Later he joined the Mille expedition, and became a general of the Italian army. .
Giacomo Medici: (1819-1882) Italian patriot. He fought during the second and third War of Independence, where he was awarded a gold medal and the title of marquis. He later became a senator of the Italian Kingdom.

Audace class

Audace: [audacious] Intrepidly daring and bold.

Sirtori class

Giuseppe Sirtori: (1813-1874) Italian general and patriot. He was a commander in the Mille expedition of garibaldi.
Giovanni Acerbi: (1825-1869) Italian patriot. After the siege of Venice (1848), he fought in Garibaldi's army.
Vincenzo Giordano Orsini: (1817-1889) Italian general and patriot. After the 1848 Sicilian revolution, he was one of the Mille. In 1860 he became Minister of War and the Navy.
Francesco Stocco: (1806-1880) Italian patriot. He fought during the 1848 revolution, and he was amember of the Mille expedition as a lieutenant general.

Generali class

Generale Antonio Cantore: (1860-1915) Major general of the Italian army. He commanded alpine brigade during World War I; he died in action during a bold reconnaissance of the Tofane, and was awarded a gold medal.
Generale Antonino Cascino: (1863-1917) General of the Italian army. He was an artillery officer, brigadier in 1916 and major general in 1917. During the First World War, he was killed by a grenade and was awarded the gold medal.
Generale Antonio Chinotto: ????
Generale Carlo Montanari: (1863-1915) General of the Italian army. He died during the First World War, where he was awarded a gold medal.
Generale Achille Papa: (1863-1917) General of the Italian army. During the First World War he was at first colonel, then major general. He died fighting on the Alps with his 44th Division and was awarded the gold medal.
Generale Marcello Prestinari: (1847-1916) General of the Italian army. He fought in the Italian war in Eritrea in 1895, and the he retired. During World War I he received the command of a brigade. He was killed during a retreat and was awarded the gold medal.

Palestro class

Palestro: Battle (30-31 May 1859) of the Second War of Independence.
Confienza: Battle (31 May 1859) of the Second War of Independence.
San Martino: Battle of the Second War of Independence, fought together with that of Solferino.
Solferino: Battle (24 Jun 1859) of the Second War of Independence between France and Austria.

Curtatone class

Curtatone: Battle (29 May 1848) of the First War of Independence.
Calatafimi: Battle (15 May 1860) between the Mille expedition of Garibaldi and the Bourbon army.
Castelfidardo: Battle (18 September 1860) between the Sardinian army and the army of the Pope.
Monzambano: Battle (9 April 1848) of the First War of Independence.

Albatros class

Albatros: [albatross] Large web-footed seabirds that have long slender white wings.

Spica class

Spica: The brightest star in the constellation of the Virgin (Virgo).
Astore: [goshawk] Long-tailed accipitrine hawks with short rounded wings.

Climene class

Climene: (Clymene) A femal character of the sea in Greek mythology. One of the daughters of Oceanus and Thetis, mother of Atlas and Prometheus.
Centauro: (Centaurus) A constellation in the south emisphere near the Southern Cross, it has a triple-star that is the nearest to the sun.
Castore: [Castor] A character in Greek mythology, his myth is connectd to his brother Pollux. They were named Dioscuri.
Cigno: [cygnus] The constellation of the swan.
Canopo: [Canopus] A bright star in the constellation of Argus; it is the second brightest star after Sirius.
Cassiopea: A constellation in the northern hemisphere; its brightest star is named Schedir.

Perseo class

Perseo: [Perseus] Hero of greek mythology. Son of Zeus and Danae, he beheaded Medusa to save his mother and married Andromeda.
Sirio: [Sirius] The brightest star in the sky, it is the main star of the constellation Canis Maioris.
Sagittario: The constellation of the Archer, the ninth sign of the Zodiac.
Vega: The brightest star in the constellation of Lyrae and the fourth brightest star in the sky.
Aldebaran: The brightest star in the constellation of Taurus.
Andromeda: Constellation in the northern hemisphere; it gives its name to a nebula (M31) that its the only galaxy visible to naked eye.
Altair: The brightest star in the constellation of Aquila.
Antares: The brightest star in the constellation of Scorpio.

Alcione class

Alcione: [Alcyon] The brightest star of the Pleiades.
Airone: [heron] Long-legged water-bird living in marshy places.
Aretusa: [Arethusa] A water nymph of Greek mythology.
Ariel: The first satellite of planet Uranus, discovered in 1851 by Lassel.
Partenope: One of the Syrens of the Greek mythology.
Pleiadi: [Pleiades] A cluster of nine stars in the constellation of the Bull.
Polluce: [Pollux] The brightest star in the constellation of the Twins (Gemini).
Pallade: An asteroid orbiting around the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, discovered by Olbers in 1802.
Libra: Constellation of the Balance, the seventh sign of the zodiac.
Lira: [Lyra] Constellation in the north hemisphere near to the Milky Way, between Cygnus and Hercules. Its brightest star is named Vega.
Lupo: [Wolf] Constellation of bright star in the southern hemisphere.
Lince: [Lynx] Constellation of the northern hemisphere between Ursa Major and Auriga.
Clio: The first of the nine Muses, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She is the muse of epic poetry and history.
Calipso: [Calypso] A nymph daughter of Atlas, who, fallen in love of Ulysses, kept the voyager in her island for seven years.
Calliope: One of the nine Muses, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She is the muse of all poetry.
Circe: A goddes and witch of Greek mythology. She fell in love of Ulysses, whom she helped to reach the netherworld alive.

Pegaso class

Pegaso: [Pegasus] Large constellation of the northern hemisphere.
Procione: [Procyon] Name of the constellation of Canis Minoris and of its brightest star.
Orione: [Orion] A constellation of the southern hemisphere: it has many bright star (Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, Rigel).
Orsa: [Ursa] The name of two constellation (Ursa major and Ursa minor) of the northern hemisphere. They have the shape of a chariot. The smallest one has the Polaris.

Ciclone class

Ciclone: [cyclone] Violent wind rotating round a calm central area.
Tifone: [typhoon] Violent, tropical cyclone, occurring in the region of the Philippines or the China sea.
Fortunale: [storm] Violent weather condition at sea.
Groppo: [squall] Sudden violent wind, often with rain or snow.
Uragano: [hurricane] Violent windstorm, especially a West Indian cyclone.
Monsone: [monsoon] Seasonal wind blowing in the Indian Ocean from SW from April to October and from NE during the other months.
Aliseo: [trade-wind] Strong wind blowing always towards the equator from the SE and NE.
Ghibli: [gibleh] A strong wind blowing from South, South-West or South-East in North Africa; it carries dust the obscures the sky.
Ardito: [bold] Without fear, daring.
Animoso: [brave] Ready to face danger, pain or suffering.
Ardente: [ardent] Very enthusiastc.
Ardimentoso: [daring] Bold and adventurous.
Impavido: [fearless] That has no fear.
Indomito: [indomitable] That cannot be brought under control or conquered.
Intrepido: [intrepid] Characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance.
Impetuoso: [impulsive] Acting on impulse.

Ariete class

Ariete: [Aries] Constellation of the ram, the first sign of the zodiac.
Arturo: [Arcturus] The brightest star of the constellation of Boote.
Auriga: Constellation in the northern hemisphere, near to Ursa Major. It has the fourth brightest star, Capella.
Rigel: One of the brightest star of the constellation of Orion.
Gladio: [gladius] The shord sword used by Roman soldiers.
Spada: [sword] Long steel blade fixed in a hilt, used as a weapon.
Eridano: A southern constellation of dim stars, the brightest of which is Achernar.
Stella Polare: [polaris] The star in the north hemisphere pointing to the north.
Daga: [dagger] A very short sword similar to a large-bladed knife.
Pugnale: [dagger] Short, pointed, two-edged knife used as a weapon.
Dragone: [Draco] Constellation in the northern hemisphere made of dim stars.
Lancia: [lance] Weapon with a long wooden shaft and a pointed steel head used by a horseman.
Alabarda: [halberd] A polearm that combines in its head an axe blade, a point and a beak.
Spica: The brightest star in the constellation of the Virgin (Virgo).
Fionda: [sling] Strip of leather used to throw stones at a distance.
Balestra: [crossbow] Old kind of bow placed across a grooved wooden support, used for shooting arrows, bolts, stones.

Other types

Eritrea: A country of Eastern Africa, from 1890 to 1941 a colony of Kingdom of Italy.

Giuseppe Miraglia: (?-1915) Friend of the writer Gabriele D'Annunzio, died during World War I.

Diana: The Roman huntress goddess.

Gabbiano class

Alce: [elk] One of the largest kinds of living deer.
Antilope: [antelope] Deer-like, fast-running animal with thin legs.
Ape: [bee] Small, four-winged, stinging insect that produces wax and honey.
Artemide: [Artemis] Huntress goddess of Greek mythology, sister of Apollo.
Baionetta: [bayonet] Blade like a dagger that can be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle.
Berenice: [Coma Berenices] A constellation in the northern hemisphere, near the Ursa Major.
Bombarda: [bombard] A late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones.
Calabrone: [hornet] Large insect of the wasp family.
Camoscio: [chamois] Small animal like a goat that lives in the high mountains.
Capriolo: [roe] Small kind of European and Asiatic deer.
Carabina: [carbine] Small and lightweight rifle.
Cavalletta: [grass-hopper] Jumping insect which makes a shrill, chirping noise.
Chimera: A monster of Greek mythology, composed of the body of a lion, with a goat in the middle and the tail of a snake.
Cicala: [cicada] Winged insect with transparent wings.
Cicogna: [stork] Large, long-legged, usually white, wading-bird.
Colubrina: [culverin] Small, muzzle-loaded cannon of the past.
Cormorano: [cormorant] A sea-bird, usually used in China for fishing.
Crisalide: [chrysalid] A stage in the life of an insect between the larva and the fully developed one.
Danaide: [Danaides] One of the fifty daughters of Danao. In the greek myth they married and then killed their husbands during their first night.
Driade: [Dryades] A nymph of the trees, in particular of the oaks.
Euterpe: One of the nine muses, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She is the muse of the music (composed with vocals and flute).
Fenice: [Phoenix] A constellation of the southern hemisphere.
Flora: Ancient goddess of Rome, she is connected with spring, plants and flowers.
Folaga: [coot, moorhen] A kind of swimming and diving bird,
Gabbiano: [sea-gull] Large, long-winged seabird.
Gazzella: [gazelle] Small, graceful kind of antelope.
Grillo: [cricket] Small, brown jumping insect which makes a shrill noise.
Gru: [crane] Large wading bird with long legs and neck.
Ibis: [ibis] Large bird (like a stork or heron) found in lakes and swamps.
Lucciola: [fire-fly] A flying insect that makes a dim light in the darkness.
Marangone: A kind of cormorant.
Melpomene: One of the nine muses, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She is the muse of singing.
Minerva: One of the most important goddess of ancient Rome.
Persefone: Goddes of Greek mythology, she is the wife of Hades, ruler of the netherworld.
Pomona: Goddes of ancient Rome, connect to fruits.
Procellaria: [stormy-petrel] Long-winged black and white seabird.
Renna: [reindeer] Kind of large deer with branched antlers, used in Lapland for rtansport.
Scimitarra: [scimitar] Oriental, curved sword.
Sfinge: [Sphynx] Monster of Greek mythology, with the body of a lion and a human head. She used to ask a very difficult riddles to passers-by, eating who was not able to solve it.
Sibilla: [Sibyl] Name of ancient prophetess and future tellers of Greece and Rome.
Spingarda: [springal] An ancient black powder gun.
Tuffetto: A brownish, water bird, who fishes jumping into the water (his name means small diver).
Tersicore: One of the nine muses, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She is the muse of choral poetry.
Urania: One of the nine muses, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She is the muse of astronomy.
Vespa: [wasp] Kinds of flying insect with a powerful sting in the tail.
Ardea: A bird of the same family of the heron.
Cervo: [deer] Graceful, quick-running animal, the male of which usually has horns.
Clava: [club] Heavy stick with one thick end, used as a weapon.
Cocciniglia: [cochineal] Bright red colouring-matter extracted from plant-infesting insects.
Daino: [fallow-deer] Small deer with a reddish-yellow coat with, in the summer, white spots.
Egeria: A nymph of ancient Rome, connected to spring water.
Euridice: A nymph of Greek mythology, wife of Orpheus.
Farfalla: [butterfly] Insect with four wings, often brightly coloured.
Libellula: [dragonfly] Insect with a body like a stick and two pairs of large wings.
Maggiolino: [cockchafer] Round-shaped winged insect with dotted body.
Scure: [axe] Tool for cutting down trees or splitting wood, used also as a weapon.
Stambecco: [steinbock] A kind of mountain animal similar to chamois.
Strolaga: A kind of dark-coloured, white-spotted bird.
Zagaglia: [assagai] A kind of short throwing spear.