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The Italian Navy training ship Amerigo Vespucci, a 100-meter (328-foot) tall ship built in 1930, visited the port of Fortaleza, Brazil, as part of a rare international tour.5:40 The vessel features three main masts plus a 18-meter bowsprit, carrying 24 sails totaling 2,635 square meters of sail area.7:53 It achieves speeds up to 14.6 knots under sail.2:19 The rigging system is massive, incorporating 30 kilometers of rope and over 520 blocks.2:51 Manual operation of the heavy winches requires up to 12 crew members to turn the handles.3:47 The ship utilizes a hybrid propulsion system, combining diesel generators with an electric motor, and is steered by a five-wheel helm configuration.5:19 Operated by a crew of 264, the ship serves as a floating embassy and training platform for the Italian Navy.3:24 It carries 11 auxiliary boats for training and emergency rescue.6:33 The vessel requires intensive, constant maintenance to preserve its extensive woodwork and traditional rigging.7:22

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