SS Conte di Savoia ("Count of Savoy") was an Italian ocean liner built in 1932 at the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Trieste. [1] Conte di Savoia was originally ordered for the Lloyd Sabaudo line; however, after a merger with the Navigazione Generale Italiana, the ship was completed for the newly formed Italia Flotte Riunite. [1] The long and sleek Italian Liner SS Conte Di Savoia is seen berthed in New York Photographer is unknown - *Please see photo notes at the bottom of the page, thank you! This Page Contains Many Photographs! Photographs are from the Author's Private collection, or as otherwise stated Regarding SS Rex and the SS Conte Di Savoia:
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Conte di Savoia Conte di Savoia ABOUT US On Board Diary INTRODUCTION The Conte di Savoia came into existence in parallel with the Rex, of which she was the alter ego on the express route between Genoa and New York between 1932 and 1940. Conte di Savoia (1932) Italia Line Ship's History (Brief) Passenger Lists Brochures Sailing Schedules Passage Rates Books Referencing the SS Conte di Savoia Conte di Savoia (1932) Italia Line Built by Cantieri Riuniti dell' Adriático, Trieste, Italy. Tonnage: 48,502. Dimensions: 785' x 96' (814' o.l.). Propulsion: Quadruple-screw, 28 knots. Conte di Savoia was launched on 18 October 1931. Everything went according to plan—at least until the liner nearly exploded on her maiden voyage. Italian Line's 48,500 GRT Conte di Savoia was 814.5 feet long and 96 feet at beam. She was similar to, but slightly smaller than Rex, completed just two months earlier. SS Conte di Savoia Passenger Lists 1937 All Digitized Passenger Lists For the SS Conte di Savoia Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route. 1937-03-06 SS Conte Di Savoia Passenger List Steamship Line: Italian Line Class of Passengers: First Class
Transatlantic Era Il Conte di Savoia...
There were considerations to use the ship on the South American route as an emigrant carrier with third class only, but due to shortage of money, material and shipyard facilities, the project was shelved. Sadly, the Conte di Savoia was considered a too expensive and difficult task in 1950, and she was sent to ship breakers in Monfalcone. The image above was originally an Italian Line postcard of the SS Conte DI Savoia. From the author's private collection ***** Or visit our ssMaritime Main INDEX and discover over 600 classic liners . ssMaritime.com & ssMaritime.net. Where the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos Story . Also visit my Welcome to our Conte di Savoia website celebrating this stylish and beautiful ship. In the late 1920s and early 1930s the main Italian operators on the "Sunny Southern Route" to North America from the Mediterranean to New York ordered their own giant ocean liners. The S.S. Conte di Savoia was a true floating palace. "Our state room was wallpapered in gold brocade, and all the blankets and spreads were crimson in color. During the trip, we especially enjoyed the company of a very nice Italian priest: Father Rinaldi became our chaperone and proved very helpful when we visited Casablanca and Monaco.
The beautiful Italian Liner "CONTE DI SAVOIA" of 1932
The Italian Line's beautiful Luxury Liner SS Conte Di Savoia, maiden voyage in 1932' she was scuttled by the retreating German Military in September , 1943 a. Rex operated transatlantic crossings from Italy with its running mate, Conte di Savoia prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. Rex maintained a commercial service in the Mediterranean Sea for eight years, but when Italy entered the war in June 1940 Rex was laid up for safe-keeping.
The lovely Conte Di Savoia is seen at her home port of Genoa, Italy in 1937. She was the first liner to have anti rolling gyroscopes fitted into her design.. The ship was intended to be used as a troopship should the need ever arise, and she remained in the safe anchorage in the Venitian Lagoon, near the Malamocco inlet. There she was. Source: Miramar Ship Index Media in category " Conte di Savoia (ship, 1932)" The following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Cadorna Conte di Savoia prossimo al varo.jpg 1,024 × 740; 290 KB Conte Savoia.jpg 4,811 × 2,469; 3.9 MB Costruzione del «Conte Di Savoia» (1).jpg 2,048 × 1,536; 1.36 MB
Italian Line CONTE DI SAVOIA at Naples (?) 1930s Passenger ship, Cruise liner, Best cruise ships
SS Conte di Savoia (" Count of Savoy ") was an Italian ocean liner built in 1932 at the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Trieste. Conte di Savoia was originally ordered for the Lloyd Sabaudo line, however, after a merger with the Navigazione Generale Italiana, the ship was completed for the newly formed Italia Flotte Riunite. Conte di Savoia was styled as the more luxurious of the two. Two ships were commissioned with a post war subsidy. The Andrea Doria first sailed the Atlantic in the winter of 1953. Her sister Cristoforo Colombo launched a year later. They were nearly identical at more than 29,000 tons.
