{"id":1395,"date":"2024-12-02T19:01:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T19:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2024-12-02T19:01:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T19:01:22","slug":"watch-in-a-first-worlds-most-beautiful-ship-amerigo-vespucci-docks-in-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=1395","title":{"rendered":"Watch: In A First, World\u2019s Most Beautiful Ship, Amerigo Vespucci, Docks In Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Watch: In A First, World\u2019s Most Beautiful Ship, Amerigo Vespucci, Docks In Mumbai<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-300x157.jpg?resize=300%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Watch: In A First, World\u2019s Most Beautiful Ship, Amerigo Vespucci, Docks In Mumbai\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;margin-right:10px;width:150px; height:150px;float:left;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1860184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1860184\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1860184\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci.jpg?resize=1200%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Amerigo Vespucci\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amerigo-Vespucci-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1860184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credits: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 93-year-old Italian naval training ship Amerigo Vespucci, often called the most beautiful ship in the world, has made a grand entrance into Mumbai\u2019s Indira dock.<\/p>\n<p>This is the ship\u2019s first visit to India as part of a world tour covering 30 countries and five continents.<\/p>\n<p>The ship, which set sail from La Spezia on July 1, 2023, has travelled to cities including Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Singapore with its crew of 250. Mumbai is its 28th stop, and the visit is more than just a routine port call. It\u2019s a celebration of Italy\u2019s rich maritime heritage and cultural excellence.<\/p>\n<p>For visitors, it\u2019s a rare chance to step aboard the stunning vessel with its polished wooden decks and gleaming brass fittings that have been perfectly preserved. Although the free slots to tour the ship were quickly booked out, the excitement around the visit remains high.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">VIDEO | Visuals of opening ceremony of Italian naval ship Amerigo Vespucci that was held in Mumbai earlier today. (n\/2)<\/p>\n<p>(Full video available on PTI Videos \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n147TvrpG7\">https:\/\/t.co\/n147TvrpG7<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gDxQ7gLOws\">pic.twitter.com\/gDxQ7gLOws<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTI_News\/status\/1862514213773828485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nVideo Credits: Press Trust of India\/X<\/p>\n<p>The ship isn\u2019t alone. It brought along \u201cVillaggio Italia,\u201d a mini-expo showcasing the best of Italian culture. From live music by the Italian Air Force band to screenings of films from the Venice International Film Festival, the expo has turned Indira <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Dock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/naval-architecture\/dock-vs-pier-what-is-the-difference\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1543\">Dock<\/a> into a slice of Italy.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition also features Italian design, fashion, and technology, including Moleskine\u2019s Smart Writing Set and the sleek, electric Vespa Elettrica.<\/p>\n<p>Tomaso Ferrando, the ship\u2019s deputy commanding officer, described the Vespucci as \u201can Italian floating embassy,\u201d emphasising its role in strengthening cultural ties between Italy and India.<\/p>\n<p>He also shared stories from their challenging journey, including navigating the rough waters around Cape Horn with seven-meter-high waves.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">VIDEO | Visuals of opening ceremony of Italian naval ship Amerigo Vespucci that was held in Mumbai earlier today. (n\/1)<\/p>\n<p>(Full video available on PTI Videos \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n147TvrpG7\">https:\/\/t.co\/n147TvrpG7<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ptOMq4cnMt\">pic.twitter.com\/ptOMq4cnMt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTI_News\/status\/1862513154028351910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nVideo Credits: Press Trust of India\/X<\/p>\n<p>Seven Italian dignitaries, including Adolfo Urso, the Minister of Enterprises, and Antonio Bartoli, the Italian Ambassador to India, were present to highlight the importance of this visit.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrando praised India, calling Mumbai a vibrant city and expressing gratitude for the warm welcome.<\/p>\n<p>The Amerigo Vespucci, built in 1931, is essential to the Italian Navy\u2019s training program. Onboard cadets learn traditional navigation skills using only the wind and stars, without any modern automation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s nothing automatic on this ship,\u201d Ferrando said. \u201cEverything is done manually, just like it was almost 100 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The ship\u2019s motto, \u201cNon Chi Comincia Ma Quel Che Persevera\u201d (Not who begins, but he who perseveres), reflects this dedication.<\/p>\n<p>For the cadets, this historic vessel isn\u2019t just a training ground. It\u2019s where their journey begins.<\/p>\n<p><em>References: TOI, Hindustan Times<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    MI News Network<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/shipping-news\/watch-in-a-first-worlds-most-beautiful-ship-amerigo-vespucci-docks-in-mumbai\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=watch-in-a-first-worlds-most-beautiful-ship-amerigo-vespucci-docks-in-mumbai\">Go to marine insight<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch: In A First, World\u2019s Most Beautiful Ship, Amerigo Vespucci, Docks In Mumbai Image Credits: Wikipedia The 93-year-old Italian naval training ship Amerigo Vespucci, often called the most beautiful ship in the world, has made a grand entrance into Mumbai\u2019s Indira dock. 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