HISTORIC SHIPS

AMONG THE MORE THAN 7,000 SHIPS BUILT, LEGENDARY VESSELS STAND OUT IN EVERY ERA.
1912
KAISER FRANZ JOSEPH

Monfalcone

The largest ship ever launched in the Mediterranean
1912
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large steamship with two funnels docked in a crowded port, surrounded by smaller boats, black and white photo with urban buildings in the background, the name 'Santa Rosa' clearly visible on the hull.
1923
DUILIO

Genova Sestri

The first Italian super ocean liner
1923
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large vintage ocean liner with two funnels sailing on open waters, classic maritime design, numerous passengers visible on the decks, cloudy sky and light waves against the hull.
1927
SATURNIA

Monfalcone

The first ship with balcony cabins
1927
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large passenger ship 'Saturnia' arriving in a crowded port, large crowd on the quay, industrial structures and a seaplane in the background, smoke from the funnel highlighting activity, historic maritime scene.
1927
AUGUSTUS

Genova Sestri

The first ship with a Lido deck and outdoor swimming pool
1927
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large historic ocean liner with two funnels sailing on calm waters, visible flags and crowd in the foreground, black and white photo highlighting the classic design and maritime setting.
1931
VESPUCCI

Castellammare di Stabia

The largest training ship of all time.
1931
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large historic multi-masted sailing ship docked in port, black and white photo highlighting rigging and classic design, people near the ship for context and scale, another ship and calm waters in the background.
1931
VICTORIA

Trieste

The first ship with air conditioning.
1931
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Historic ocean liner 'Victoria' sailing on open waters, impressive design with two funnels and visible flags, name clearly readable on the hull, waves breaking at the bow.
1932
CONTE DI SAVOIA
Trieste

The first ship equipped with stabilizers
1932
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Historic ocean liner 'Victoria' sailing on open waters, impressive design with two funnels and visible flags, name clearly readable on the hull, waves breaking at the bow.
1932
REX

Genova Sestri

The first ship with a SPA and sunbeds. The fastest ocean liner in the world (30 knots).
1932
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large ocean liner 'REX' docked in a crowded port, surrounded by smaller boats, coastal city with hills in the background, flags and celebratory banners on the ship.
1965
MICHELANGELO

Genova Sestri

The last ocean liner built in Sestri.
1965
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large cruise ship docked in a crowded port, crowd visible on the deck, industrial structures and cranes with the writing 'ENTE BACINI', calm water, black and white photo highlighting the elegant design and vibrancy of the port.
1965
RAFFAELLO
Trieste

The last ocean liner built in Italy (Michelangelo and Raffaello are sister ships).
1965
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Large ocean liner sailing on calm waters, light smoke from the two funnels, sleek and streamlined ship design, black and white photo highlighting classic maritime architecture.
1966
EUGENIO C.

Monfalcone

The first Costa cruise ship.
1966
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Black and white photo of a large cruise ship sailing on calm waters, multiple decks and two funnels with a visible 'C' logo, hilly background and serene marine setting, emphasizing the ship's scale and grandeur.
1966
OCEANIC

Monfalcone

The first cruise ship equipped with a magrodome.
1966
Fincantieri | About Us - Historic Ships: Black and white photo of a large cruise ship named Oceanic sailing on calm waters, side view with funnel visible at the stern, mountain chains near the coast in the background.