The Italian Naval Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci – one of the world’s most spectacular tall ships and the last surviving three-decked square rigger – will be open to the public at the port of Lisbon, Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos (Doca de Alcantara). The public could visit the ship tomorrow from 14 to 18. This year the traditional activity is taking place in the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the English Channel. The Amerigo Vespucci will touch Valencia (Spain) from September 14th to September 17th, after Portsmouth (UK) until from 10-13 August, St. Malò (France) from 15-20 August and Dublin (EIRE) from 23-27 August. The ship is due to return to Livorno on September 21st. Compounded of 278 members, the crew is considered the beating heart of the ship, divided in 16 officers, 72 Non Commissioned Officers and 190 sailors performing numerous roles and duties. When the Naval Academy Cadets and Support Staff embark the number increases up to proximally 480 units. (red)
