“While sailing the Mediterranean Sea in 1962, the American aircraft carrier USS Independence flashed the Amerigo Vespucci with the light signal asking: “Who are you?” The full-rigged ship answered: “Training ship Amerigo Vespucci, Italian Navy.” The Independence replied: “You are the most beautiful ship in the world.”
Yes, that’s the story on why this ship is called the most beautiful ship in the world. And after going on it and seeing all the fine details, I must agree. It’s nearly a 100 year old ship, has 450 crew, length measured to 100.5 m (329 ft 9 in), and has 26 sails. You won’t see anything like this, let alone board a ship like this. So if I were you, I would check it out it as it sails around the world this year.
Next destination is Tokyo, Japan on August 26-30.
