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Caproni-Werkstatt Riva

Caproni-Werkstatt Riva is an Italian weapons company based in Milan, founded in 1944.¹ It was founded by Giovanni Battista Caproni.¹

Die Caproni-Werkstatt in Riva am Gardasee war eine Montagewerft zum Bau von Kleinst-U-Booten während des Zweiten Weltkrieges. In der Werkstatt fand die Endmontage eines neuen Kleinst-U-Boot-Typs statt, der anschließend im Gardasee Tests unterzogen wurde.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1944Founded¹

Industryweapons industry¹
HeadquartersMilan, Italy¹
Founded inRiva del Garda¹

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The story

Founded by Giovanni Battista Caproni in 1944, in Riva del Garda.¹

Leadership

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FounderGiovanni Battista Caproni¹

Products and brands

submarine

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1944Founded Founded in Riva del Garda¹

Sources

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1
WikidataCaproni-Werkstatt Riva on Wikidata
2
WikipediaCaproni-Werkstatt Riva on the German Wikipedia