T005 - Amerigo Vespucci Medium Admiral Line | New Model

Specification: Item T005 - 36L x 9W x 37.8H Inches (91.4L x 22.9W x 96H Cm)
Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.

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Description:

The Amerigo Vespucci is a stunning replica of the iconic Italian Navy training ship, originally built in 1931 at the port of Stabia. Serving as a floating school for military cadets, the Amerigo Vespucci embodies naval tradition.

Crafted from premium woods like Red Cedar, mahogany, and teak, the model is a true shipbuilding masterpiece. Meticulously handcrafted with over 100 hours of work using traditional plank-on-frame construction, each model undergoes strict quality control to ensure perfection.

The model features the ship’s distinctive black and yellow hull, with precise details like three main masts, lifeboats, anchors, staircases, and a finely detailed deck. The ship is fully assembled, including a solid wood base and brass nameplate, ready for display.

Ideal for collectors or nautical décor enthusiasts, the Amerigo Vespucci makes a timeless statement in any home or office.

History:

The Amerigo Vespucci is an iconic tall ship of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare), named after the famous explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Since its commissioning, it has been a symbol of Italian maritime heritage and is still in use today as a training ship for naval cadets. The ship’s home port is Livorno, Italy, where it continues to serve as an educational vessel, imparting essential skills to future generations of sailors.

The Amerigo Vespucci was ordered by the Regia Marina in 1925, with a design by Lieutenant Colonel Francesco Rotundi, inspired by the grand 18th-century 74-gun ships of the line. Built at the Royal Naval Shipyard of Castellammare di Stabia in Naples, the ship was launched on February 22, 1931, and entered service later that year. With a full rigged three-masted steel hull, the ship measures 82.4 meters (270.34 feet) in length, with an overall length of 101 meters (331 feet) including the bowsprit. It has a beam of 15.5 meters (51 feet) and a draft of approximately 7 meters (23 feet). When fully loaded, it displaces 4,146 tons.

The Amerigo Vespucci is powered by both sail and diesel-electric engines, reaching a top speed of 10 knots. This majestic vessel has participated in various international training voyages, symbolizing the tradition and excellence of the Italian Navy. Its striking appearance, with its gleaming black hull and golden embellishments, makes it one of the most recognized and beloved ships in the world.