The “Signora del Vento” (Lady of the Wind) is a three masted sailing vessel built in 1962 in Gdańsk, Poland, originally as a multi purpose ship. After extensive works, in 1989 the boat became the barquentine “Gopło” and was used for sail training and cruises. In 2006 this 85 meters ship was bought and refitted by the Società Italiana di Navigazione (Italian Society of Navigation).
The figure-head of the “Signora del Vento” is a work realized by the German artists Birgit and Claus Hartmann. As you can see from her website, the “Signora” is a sort of training ship with luxury accomodations and is available for charter. Usually based in Civitavecchia, she has on her stern the unlikely home port of Rome.See also: Pogoria
13 comments:
It's a beautiful ship. I didn't know they built such beauties in Gansk!
What a gorgeous vessel-the weather seems so beautiful at your place.
It's cool!!
These are wonderful shots. She's such an uplifting figure and the echo of her white gown in the furled sail, along with the diagonals of rigging is utterly satisfying. The full shot of the ship is rich with information. Thanks.
I've only seen and read about figureheads in my books, and here you still have real ones!
She's a very handsome ship. I really hope I'll be able to see one in person in this lifetime.
Magnificent sailing vessel. Love the Tall Ships.
This ship is amazing! The first picture is a wonderful detail!
Lovely post!
Léia
A beautiful ship. The municipality where I live a have a similar school ship.
La prima foto è davvero splendida!
Racconta del mare più quel particolare che un panorama sul golfo!!!
Incantevole!
:-)
Wonderful photos! I would guess that if you have to ask the price of a charter, you can't afford it. Sure would be fun, though!
She's a beauty!
I love it!
Last time I took a trip with a ship was in 1996, from Sulawesi to Java together with my college mates in economy clas :)). This must cost a fortune to carther this ship.
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