"Not who begins but what perseveres" this is the motto of the'Amerigo Vespucci, the oldest and most beautiful sailing ship in the world, used as a training ship for the training of officers of the Italian navy. This year the sailing ship completes ninety years and for the occasion will return to Castellammare di Stabia.
Launched on February 22, 1931 at Royal Shipyard of Castellammare, the Amerigo Vespucci to date is the oldest ship still in service. To celebrate the important anniversary, she will return to the waters of her launch, from 9 to 11 August 2021.
The Amerigo Vespucci in Castellammare di Stabia
Flagship of the Italian Navy, the sailing ship Amerigo Vespucci will return for three days to the port that has seen its launch, that of Castellammare di Stabia.
The construction of the Lady of the sea began on 12 May 1930 and about a year later, on 6 June 1931, the Amerigo Vespucci entered service as a training ship, then flanking its twin Christopher Columbus.
Unfortunately for this year, due to the health situation for Covid-19, visits on board will not be possible in order to protect the crew and reduce the risk of contagion. However, you will still be able to admire the wonderful ship from the outside.
