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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 ...  

Er, you need to know the ropes to sail that baby.

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Best, Emmanuel

when you see her full sail passing you by on the sea. Beautiful ship

A friend of mine did his first year in the Naval Academy on the ship. Thanks for sharing Massi

I saw the ship in Genova many years ago.

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!

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, b...