Launched in 1931, the Amerigo Vespucci tall (sailing) ship of the Italian Navy is midway through an historic, 20-month world tour — an incredible voyage to visit 36 ports in 31 countries on five ...

Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci will measure 538,195 sq ft (50,000 sq m), and is expected to host over 5.9 million international passengers each year. The gently sloping vineyard will measure 19 acres ...

The Vespucci is 101-metres long and over 15-metres wide with three masts and 2,635-square metres of sails. The hull is made of steel, the decks of teak and the interior of precious woods.

Every Italian sailor has trained on the Vespucci since 1931. “It’s a tradition that goes back 93 years,” said Captain Giuseppe Lai, commander of the Amerigo Vespucci.

Italian navy Capt. Max Siragusa, commanding officer of Amerigo Vespucci, said the re-creation was a fitting capstone to his naval career that includes traveling aboard the ship to the U.S. in 1992 ...

The Amerigo Vespucci was launched in 1931 and continues to sail to this day. It docked at the Valletta Grand Harbour’s Pinto Wharf on Saturday and will remain in Malta until Tuesday.