The world tour of the Amerigo Vespucci, the most famous training ship, flagship of the Italian navy. During this special expedition which will last about two years, the sailing ship will be an ambassador of Made in Italy from one end of the planet to the other. The project, strongly supported by the Ministry of Defence, saw the participation of 11 other ministries of the Italian government. The navigation, which will last 20 months, will take the Vespucci to over 31 ports, in 28 countries, touching all 5 continents of the globe. Several ministers and undersecretaries of the Meloni government were present at the departure ceremony.  

Around the world

“With the Vespucci ship, culture, history, innovation, food and wine, science, research, technology, industry, this combination that makes the name Italy one of the most evocative names in the world. It's an extraordinary day for GenoVa and for Marina but above all for Italy. This ship will set sail waving the Italian flag which will carry around the world all that Italy represents. Not only will the most beautiful ship in the world arrive in every nation, but Italy will arrive.

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Minister Crosetto delivering his speech

This ship will be received in an extraordinary way because in every nation where it arrives, not only will the most beautiful ship in the world arrive, Italy will arrive”. These are the considerations of Defense Minister Guido Crosetto who addressed his thanks to all those who believed in the initiative and supported it. In Genoa, the government official also greeted the students of the Naval Academy and the parents present at the ceremony. The initiative will combine the traditional educational and training activity of cadet officers and the promotion of Italian excellence in the ports that the Vespucci will touch in the approximately two years of its circumnavigation of the globe.

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Some of Vespucci's students

The Amerigo Vespucci excellence of the Italian Navy

The vessel Vespucci, former ambassador Unesco and Unicef, it will be a multiplier of culture and national values, paying great attention to the issues of sea protection and sustainability. To seal the departure of Vespucci the passage of the Frecce Tricolori on the Gulf of Genoa. The event was organized in collaboration with Difesa Servizi Spa.

(Source of texts and photos Difesa.it)

The round-the-world tour of the Amerigo Vespucci school ship has left from Genoa last edit: 2023-07-02T13:25:07+02:00 da Staff

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