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Word: cristoforo (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Like the Doria and her sister postwar ship from the Ansaldo yards, the Cristoforo Colombo, the Leonardo upholds the Italian reputation for style and tourist catching comfort, from her rakishly angled superstructure to her 536 cabins equipped with individually controlled air conditioning and infra-red heat, and her retractable stabilizer fins for smoother steaming in rough weather. Planned for 1,300 passengers, compared to the Doria's 1,290, the Leonardo at 32,000 tons and 760 ft. is 10% heavier and longer. The extra weight is accounted for by safety precautions, including additional compartmenting of the hull...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SHIPPING: Dona's Daughter | 12/15/1958 | See Source »

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