Cantiere Navale Fratelli Orlando (Orlando Brothers Shipyard), Livorno
Cantiere Navale Fratelli Orlando, known in English as Orlando Brothers Shipyard, is a historic shipyard founded in 1866. Brothers Luigi, Giuseppe, Paolo and Salvatore Orlando began ship construction in Livorno after having relocated from Genoa.
The first ship launched from the Orlando Brother Shipyard was the ironclad Conte Verde, launched for the Regia Marina. The ship was launched on July 29, 1867. Following the successful launch of the Conte Verde, the shipyard constructed gunboats Alfredo Cappellini and Faa di Bruno. Another ironclad, Lepanto, was launched in 1883.
The brothers built the Morosini Slipway, or Scalo Morosini, so that larger ships could be constructed and launched. The shipyard later launched more ships for the Regia Marina, the Argentinean General Belgrano, the Royal Hellenic Navy and the Khedive of Egypt. The shipyard started developing submarines, cruisers and destroyers during World War I.
The entrance of the shipyard is now graced by the Monument of Luigi Orlando. The monument shows a statue of Orlando standing atop a grand pedestal.
The first ship launched from the Orlando Brother Shipyard was the ironclad Conte Verde, launched for the Regia Marina. The ship was launched on July 29, 1867. Following the successful launch of the Conte Verde, the shipyard constructed gunboats Alfredo Cappellini and Faa di Bruno. Another ironclad, Lepanto, was launched in 1883.
The brothers built the Morosini Slipway, or Scalo Morosini, so that larger ships could be constructed and launched. The shipyard later launched more ships for the Regia Marina, the Argentinean General Belgrano, the Royal Hellenic Navy and the Khedive of Egypt. The shipyard started developing submarines, cruisers and destroyers during World War I.
The entrance of the shipyard is now graced by the Monument of Luigi Orlando. The monument shows a statue of Orlando standing atop a grand pedestal.
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Sight Name: Cantiere Navale Fratelli Orlando (Orlando Brothers Shipyard)
Sight Location: Livorno, Italy (See walking tours in Livorno)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Livorno, Italy (See walking tours in Livorno)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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