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Il Leone di Caprera. Sailing schooner
Il Leone di Caprera. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide. They set sail on October 3rd 1880 from Montevideo (Uruguay). On January 9, 1881 they arrived in Las Palmas (Canary Islands, Spain). The leader of the expedition was Vicenzo Fondacaro (1844-1893), an Italian captain. Three ton ship, which just crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Montevideo to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Engraving by Vela. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1881. Later colouration. Date: 2020
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a 9-meter sailing schooner, embarked on an extraordinary journey across the Atlantic Ocean in October 1880. Crewed by three intrepid Italians - Vicenzo Fondacaro, Orlando Grasoni, Pietro Troccoli - they set sail from Montevideo, Uruguay, with nothing but a sextant to guide them through uncharted waters. Their vessel, a three-ton ship, was named after Fondacaro's hometown in Caprera, Italy. The audacious expedition, which took place during the 19th century, was a testament to the exploratory spirit and navigational prowess of these European sailors. With no modern navigation tools or communication devices, they relied solely on traditional methods to navigate the vast and often treacherous Atlantic Ocean. On January 9, 1881, after enduring months at sea, Il Leone di Caprera finally arrived in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Their successful crossing was a remarkable feat for the time and a testament to the skill and determination of Fondacaro and his crew. This engraving, published in La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana in 1881, captures the essence of their adventure. The image shows Il Leone di Caprera proudly flying the Italian flag as it sails towards the horizon, with Fondacaro, the fearless captain, standing at the prow, gazing out to sea with a sextant in hand. The coloration added in 2020 brings the historic moment to life, transporting us back to a time when human courage and ingenuity conquered the sea.
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