The “Amerigo Vespucci” left Livorno yesterday afternoon, we'll see her again next year for another summer training cruise.
I took these photos from the entrance of the port, with the ship actually moving, escorted by two tugs and by the pilot boat.
Our autumn looks like an extended summer, another dismissal of the superstition that the “Vespucci” brings bad weather.
I'll post few more images of our visit on board later next week, I shot so many photos that it's hard to make a choice.Search labels: Amerigo Vespucci - tug
External links: Amerigo Vespucci (Wikipedia)
23 comments:
Migod, that's an incredibly beautiful vessel. Just magnificent! I can imagine you took a lot of shots! I'd have burned up several cards!
Where is it going for the winter? Do you get very cold in Livorno? Snow, ice, etc.?
Wow! Looks like your part of the world is enjoying the same spectacular fall weather that we are here in New England.
You make us feel up close and personal. Fantastic documentation.
Beautiful ship. Can't wait to see some onboard phoos.
Ah, that's beautiful! Another fun post. Your pilot boat has one two many letters in the name :)
Was "Sailor Girl" from Lisbon on that boat?! Great snaps = bravo!
Great captures - I favour the last one
For once I thought, I was looking at a period story book! That's an amazing vessel! Thanks for sharing these shots!!!
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Very enjoyable. Beautiful ship.
Sunny :)
I have never seen such a Big Anchor before !!The post is fantastic as usual !!Unseen Rajasthan
@ Jacob - Winter in Livorno is quite mild, it may snow for a day once in a decade.
The Vespucci usually goes to the Navy yard in La Spezia. Livorno is a commercial port and the Navy hasn't many facilities here.
She looks like a fine ship, and I really look forward to see photos from the inside.:-)
wow this ship is really stunning!
Great pictures!
Léia :)
How can you go wrong with a ship like that? Gorgeous.
Spectacularly splendid boat! I wish there were more of them around.
A wonderful ship. So majestic.
Bye-bye, you gorgeous ship! Sail well and safely.
You went on board?? Oooooh! I am definitely looking forward to your photos! Good luck with the sorting! ;)
Bye bye sailors!!! Can't wait to see the other photos. I know what you mean about choosing.
Thanks, VP! I would guess you are looking forward to winter much as we are...mild but not freezing...a wonderful time here in Central Florida as it must be in Livorno.
The last shot is my favourite. It's definitely a ciao, not an addio.
The ship is a beauty. Looks too good to be real!
SUPER CAPTURES! LOVE these old time sailing vessels! It is a beauty!
Amazing shots! Looking forward to seeing more of them :-)
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