To welcome the queen of the seas in Trieste, a Barcolana Special Edition, the Frecce Tricolori, the bands and the Fanfares of the Armed Forces and a city in celebration
Great success for the return to Italy of the Amerigo Vespucci ship, welcomed in Trieste, after 20 months of navigation, by over 45 thousand people who had the opportunity to visit the historic sailing ship as “the most beautiful ship in the world,
Oldest ship in the Italian Navy
.It is the oldest ship in the Italian Navy, and it is unique—not only in its shape but in its details Everything is maintained in-house, just as it was 94 years ago.
Initiative of the Minister of Defense
In Trieste, a stop that marked the beginning of the Mediterranean Tour, visitors were the first to experience the “Villaggio IN Italia” (built in Trieste on a surface of 6,700 m2), a place to tell and share the experience of the World Tour and the Villaggio Italia, the initiative promoted by the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto,
Over 400 thousand visitors
It is noteworthy that the 12 Ministries have joined, with the aim of promoting the excellence of Made in Italy, taking the culture, history, innovation, gastronomy, science, research, technology and industry that make Italy a universally appreciated country around the world. An experience that, in the five continents, involved over 400 thousand visitors.
Historic circumnavigation of the planet
The city that first welcomed the most beautiful ship in the world upon its return from the historic circumnavigation of the planet, which began on July 1, 2023 from Genoa, has organized a rich program of events with the Barcolana Special Edition, the flyover of the Frecce Tricolori by the National Aerobatic Team of the Italian Air Force, the music of the Navy Band, the Fanfare of the 11th Bersaglieri Regiment and the Fanfare of the 4th Carabinieri Mounted Regiment.
Lai hugs his mother after two years
Over 20,000 people awaited the arrival of the Amerigo Vespucci ship on the docks and in Piazza Unità d’Italia. The first to disembark was the Commander of the Vespucci ship, Captain Giuseppe Lai, who was able to hug his mother after two years. Immediately after, the officers and crew who invaded the Riva del Mandraccio with hugs, tears and greetings to family members seen after a long time.
Press interview with the Commander of Nave Vespucc
A moment full of emotion that was followed by press interview with the Commander of Nave Vespucci. In this video, Commander Lai summarizes these two years of navigation and, at our specific request, gives advice to all those young people who want to start a career at sea. In the video we will walk on board the deck of Nave Vespucci to enjoy the sunset, with the lights that fall on Trieste and the suggestive moment of the lowering of the flag.
‘Vespucci meets Egypt’
On the other hand Italy’s historic naval ship, Amerigo Vespucci, is making a stop in Alexandria, where it will hold a special event, titled ‘Vespucci meets Egypt’, on February 15th. First built in the 1930s, Amerigo Vespucci is touring around the Mediterranean, with Alexandria being the first of its many stops before sailing away on February 17th. This marks the first visit for the naval ship to Egypt in over 90 years.
Vespucci prepares to set sail once more
As the Vespucci prepares to set sail once more, it does so not just as a vessel of the Italian Navy, but as a floating testament to Italy’s maritime tradition, resilience, and pride.
Source : Shipping Italy + other Sources
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