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 Bart Perdieus
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| General Description : | The Amerigo Vespucci is a tall ship of the Marina Militare, named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Its home port is La Spezia, Italy, and it is in use as a school ship. It was built in 1930 at the (formerly Royal) Naval Shipyard of Castellammare di Stabia (Naples). She was launched on February 22, 1931, and put into service in July of that year. Other than during World War II, the Amerigo Vespucci has been continually active. Most of her training cruises are in European waters, but she has also sailed to North and South America, and navigated the Pacific. In 2002, she undertook a voyage around the world. The Amerigo Vespucci often takes part in sailing parades and Tall Ships' Races, where she is in amicable rivalry with the Gorch Fock. When she is berthed in port, public tours of the vessel are usually offered. |
| Face value | 80 Cent |
| Catalog code (Michel) | 1808 |
| Stamp colour | multicolour |
| Stamp use | Mini-sheet stamp |
| Issue date | 21/08/2000 |
| Designer | Robert Nakata |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
