Great success for Nave Amerigo Vespucci in New York, the most important stage of the new chapter of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour – Campaign in North America 2026, started in Genoa on 9 May, with which the Ship School of the Navy continues to bring in the world beauty, identity, dialogue between peoples and culture of Italy and Italians.
The World Tour Amerigo Vespucci – Campaign in North America 2026 is an initiative of the Ministry of Defense and Navy, produced by Defense Services S.p.A., which is part of the official program of celebrations of the 250 years of independence of the United States and is developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Culture, the Minister for Sport and Youth and the Minister for Disability. They support the project Vespucci World Tour – Campaign in North America 2026: ITA – Italian Trade Agency, Fiera di Verona-Vinitaly e Enel.
The most beautiful ship in the world, as the Americans themselves defined it in 1962, was the most appreciated and loved by the millions of people who in Manhattan witnessed the great parade of 4 July, Sail4th250 – International Naval Review, on the Hudson River that involved over fifty “tall ship”, great sailing ships and naval units of the marines of all over the world that have climbed the river from the Verrazzano Bridge to the George Washington Bridge.
The great American media from the ABC and the NBC, boarded during the parade, the New York Times and many others, told the charm and history of Nave Amerigo Vespucci who conquered the audience with thousands of quotes on social and thousands of people climbed on board during the mooring at Pier 86, the pier hosting the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
On the days of rest in New York, Nave Amerigo Vespucci was the protagonist of a rich program of institutional events and appointments dedicated to the promotion of Italian excellence, which further strengthened the role of diplomatic, cultural and economic platform for Italy in the world: from the celebration of Italian excellence in the world with the presentation of the next edition of Vinitaly. USA to international sport, with the presence on Nave Vespucci of the trophy of America’s Cup, arrived from New Zealand and protagonist of the appointment “Vespucci & America’s Cup: the two icons of the sea meet in New York”, dedicated to one of the most anticipated international sporting events that will be held in Italy next year, symbol of the great sailing.
On board were also held: the event organized by the city of Genoa; the conference of the Fondazione Francesca Rava and the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit.
In the days of rest in New York, the Secretary of State for Defence Matteo Perego of Cremnago, on delegation of the Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, the Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi, the Chief of State of the Navy Admiral of Squadra Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, the General Commander of the Carabinieri General of Corps Luca Andreoli. They were also present: the President of Sport and Health Marco Mezzaroma, the CEO of America’s Cup Partnership Marzio Perrelli, the President of ITA – Italian Trade Agency Matteo Zoppas and the President of Veronafiere and Vinitaly FedericoBricolo.
“The Vespucci is not only the most beautiful ship in the world but also the face of the best Italy, the excellence and values that always distinguish our nation. The presence of the sailor in New York, on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, pays homage to a historical friendship and symbolizes the role of Italy as a bridge of dialogue, culture and cooperation between the two shores of the Atlantic” declared the Secretary of State to Defense Matteo Perego of Cremnago – present in New York on delegation of the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto
“The meeting between the trophy of America’s Cup and Nave Amerigo Vespucci represented the ideal dialogue between two extraordinary symbols that share a same vision: the sea as a place of formation, innovation, competition and international cooperation. On the one hand, the Nave Scuola della Marina Militare, the most beautiful in the world, ambassador of Italy in the five continents and custodian of a tradition that has formed generations of men and women of every order and degree of the Italian Navy, symbol of Italy that moves; on the other, the oldest and most prestigious trophy of the world sailing, which for 175 years has been recounting challenges of excellence, promoting the values of sport, technology and culture of the sea. Being on board on this occasion reaffirms the commitment of the Government and of Italy to promote sport as a tool for dialogue among peoples, cultural growth and diplomacy and, through the sea, to speak a universal language, capable of combining tradition and innovation, training and future” commented the Minister for Sport and Young Andrea Abodi.
“The presence of Amerigo Vespucci ship in New York, in the framework of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America and the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships, has assumed a particularly deep meaning, confirming its role as ambassador of Italy, the Navy and our marine culture in the world. This stop not only represented a stage of the addestrative campaign, but is part of a collective journey built with dedication, competence and sense of belonging. The prestige that accompanies Vespucci ship stems from the daily work of his crew: women and men who, through professionalism, discipline and spirit of service, transform individual skills into a common force. It is this cohesion to make the Navy, and in the wider sense the Defense, capable of facing complex challenges, at sea and on the international scene. In particular for the students of the First Class of the Naval Academy, sailing on board the Vespucci and living a stop of such importance constitutes a formative moment of extraordinary value. It is an experience that combines marine art, personal responsibility and openness to the international dimension of the naval profession, contributing to form the future officers of the Navy. Nave Vespucci, his crew, leave New York by strengthening a message that belongs to the history and future of the Navy: the sea is space for meeting, freedom, security and cooperation” declared the Chief of Staff of the Navy Admiral of Squadra Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto.
“The New York round of the Vespucci World Tour – Campaign in North America 2026 was once again a unique occasion that confirmed the ability of Nave Amerigo Vespucci to be an exceptional tool for promoting Italy and its excellence in the world. The extraordinary certificates of affection received in these days belong to Italy all: they are an acknowledgement to the value of our country and encourage us to continue to promote increasingly ambitious initiatives and able to tell its identity throughout the world “, commented the CEO of Defense Services S.p.A. Luca Andreoli.
After the New York celebrations, Nave Vespucci is heading to Boston where from 11 to 16 July he will take part in Sail Boston and then continue for Canada where he will be the protagonist of the Rendez‐vous naval de Québec, a prestigious international gathering of ships hosted by the port of Quebec City from 23 to 26 July 2026 and, from 29 July to 3 August, before a new ocean crossing, will stop in Montreal.
On his return to Italy Nave Amerigo Vespucci will stop in Cagliari, in Taranto, in Venice on the occasion of the fifteenth edition of the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (T-RSS). The last stop will be in Trieste, on the occasion of the Barcolana, the most participated sailing race in the world with over 2000 boats held every year in the Gulf of Trieste (the 58th edition will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026) and the arrival of the Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Veloce, the longest regatta of the Mediterranean, for the first time in Trieste.
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