Monday, September 19, 2011

Palinuro and Vespucci

Training ships Palinuro, Amerigo Vespucci, LivornoThe training ships “Palinuro” and “Amerigo Vespucci” are here in port at the same time.Training ship Amerigo Vespucci, Livorno
“Amerigo Vespucci”

Training ship Palinuro, Livorno
“Palinuro”

Training ships Palinuro, Amerigo Vespucci, Livorno
“Palinuro” and “Amerigo Vespucci”

External links: Amerigo Vespucci (Wikipedia)
See also: Palinuro - Faventibus Ventis - Tall Ships Walk
Search labels: Amerigo Vespucci

17 comments:

Jack said...

These ships are impressive, VP. Doesn't it seem odd that in the 21st century, there are still big ships powered by the wind?

Anonymous said...

timeless beauty. always a safe journey ahead, and a good new week for you all.

Traveling Hawk said...

Beautiful ships, the perfume of old times. I like Palinuro more.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

What wonderful tall ships VP, how fantastic to have them both in harbour at the same time, excellent photographic subjects.

Randy said...

Looks like a fun ride!

Michelle said...

Very majestic vessels.

Leif Hagen said...

Those are some magnificent ships! Did you see any pirates on the ships?

Luis Gomez said...

These are wonderful VP. Love them. Truly beauties!

Dina said...

Double pleasure to the eye and to the imagination.

Karl said...

Wonderful ships, very impressive VP!!!

Cezar and Léia said...

They are wonderful ships and I like so much the names!
Léia :)

joo said...

They are gorgeous! So beautiful and proud!

Nori Katayama said...

beautiful!

Halcyon said...

I love it when these ships are in town. Glad you caught them for us!

Unknown said...

I was on a friend's boat in the Tagus estuary when Amerigo Vespucci departed from Lisbon (Tall Ship Race, 2006). It's an awesome ship!

Arianna said...

Il mio veliero preferito! Ciao, Arianna

Gunn said...

Wow....
Thanks for sharing these beautiful images.