Sunday, July 20, 2014

Durand de la Penne

D 560 Luigi Durand de la Penne destroyer, port of Livorno
During summer, the cadets of the Naval Academy of Livorno usually take part in an annual training cruise on the “Amerigo Vespucci”, but the old sailing ship is undergoing extraordinary maintenance works at the La Spezia Navy Yard. The destroyer “Luigi Durand de la Penne” took the cadets on board last July 14th and is sailing to Barcelona, Lisbon, London, Brest and Casablanca, to be back in Livorno on September 20th.
Nave scuola Amerigo Vespucci A 5312, Vidhar 2012, Livorno
Our best wishes to our beloved “Amerigo Vespucci” for a quick and full recovery.

See also: Amerigo Vespucci
External links: Durand de la Penne-class destroyer (Wikipedia)
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Posted by VP at 12:00 AM
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11 comments:

Revrunner said...

Fantastic! This is the first time I've noticed the forward bridge.

July 20, 2014 at 12:21 AM
Luis Gomez said...

These are very nice VP. I love those school boats.

July 20, 2014 at 1:08 AM
William Kendall said...

Quite a contrast between the two ships.

July 20, 2014 at 1:34 AM
Jack said...

Amerigo Vespucci is certainly an elegant ship, isn't she?

July 20, 2014 at 4:33 AM
Randy said...

I'll bet they good cell signal on that first ship.

July 20, 2014 at 5:19 AM
Dina said...

It's too bad this summer's cadets missed their chance to sail on the Amerigo Vespucci. She is a sight to behold.

July 20, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Birdman said...

That's a mighty ship.

July 20, 2014 at 2:44 PM
Arianna said...

Lunga vita alla Vespucci! Ne uscirà magnifica come sempre! Ciao, Arianna

July 20, 2014 at 6:37 PM
Karl said...

The "Amerigo Vespucci" is simply fantastic !

July 20, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Stefan Jansson said...

The Vespucci is a beauty. I hope she will be back in better shape soon.

July 20, 2014 at 10:55 PM
Unknown said...

Love Amerigo Vespucci!

July 23, 2014 at 8:12 PM

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