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You are the most beautiful ship in the world!
In 1962, the American aircraft carrier USS Independence, crossing the path of this ship, asked via light flashes to identify itself. When it responded "Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci", it greeted it with the expression that has gone down in history: "You are the most beautiful ship in the world".
Here are some photos (forgive my inability in this art) taken shortly after its docking in the port of Trieste!
Nicely, 60 years later, another American aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77 Nimitz-class), crossed the path of the Vespucci in transit from Manfredonia to Taranto in the lower Adriatic. The commander, Captain David-Tavis Pollard, in memory of the historic event that occurred with the USS Independence, asked via radio "are you the sailing ship Amerigo Vespucci of the Italian Navy?"
To the affirmative response of Captain Massimiliano Siragusa, the Americans responded: "after 60 years you're still the most beautiful ship in the world".
Leaving these nice anecdotes, the Amerigo Vespucci is an Italian training ship launched in 1931 in the port of Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples: it is a three-masted sailing ship, 101 metres long and 15.5 metres wide.
She arrived Saturday 1st in Trieste after a two-year journey around the world, touching many ports in all 5 continents, welcomed by thousands of people who came to admire this jewel of the sea... being present was mandatory!
Here are some photos (forgive my inability in this art) taken shortly after its docking in the port of Trieste!
A special greeting goes to Amanico and KMII, as we spent here a wonderful day some years ago...
Have a nice day, dear Friends.
massi
It should be a sight to behold
when you see her full sail passing you by on the sea. Beautiful ship
"'A Vespucci!"
A friend of mine did his first year in the Naval Academy on the ship.
Thanks for sharing Massi
Thanks for sharing Massi
Thanks for introducing me to this, I didn't know that! Overseas with Amerigo Vespucci stamped on the caseback, very apropos...🙏
such a beautiful ship, great post
I wonder how the ghost of Amerigo Vespucci feels about the new name some people are using for the gulf that's south of the US. To some of us, it would be welcome if it were a tribute to Amerigo himself!
At least, an unusual way to approach geography… and it seems it’s only the beginning 😢 Thanks for your kind words, much appreciated.
I caught my first US Navy Ship in Trieste(USS Deyo). Beautiful city and fun ship. Next day while standing watch and escorting local people on the ship, we had a couple who just got married come and ask to take pictures on the Deyo. Of course we obliged, but the poor lady tore up her dress on our non-skid deck.
Very interesting introduction to the Navy for sure.
Very interesting introduction to the Navy for sure.
What a beautiful story! it will surely be remembered and told by the spouses too… thanks for sharing!
I had a 33 ft sailboat for years and love looking at them all. Thanks for the beautiful pictures of this majestic ship.
Sailing boats give me a sense of romantic freedom. Glad you like it (sorry for the poor quality of the images)!