Shield-shaped 7-1/2 x 10-inch plaque with the insignia of the Amerigo Vespucci. The Amerigo Vespucci is a tall ship of the Marina Militare, named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Its home port is La Spezia, Italy, and it is in use as a school ship. Presented by the Caption and Crew while in San Diego during their 2002 - 2003 Around the World Voyage.