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Friday, 16 September 2011
Armatori and Fratelli Frassinetti
Topic: Yachts and Motor Yachts

Armatori and Fratelli Frassinetti

 

 A Napoli, a metà del secolo XIX il Bureau Veritas aveva avuto un enorme prestigio, che è documentato da testi, pubblicazioni, partecipazioni a mostre, convegni, ecc.

Nel 1871 ci fu in Napoli una grande esposizione marittima ed il Bureau Veritas vi partecipò, per iniziativa di Gaetano Maresca, mostrando in modo assai chiaro a mezzo di modelli di scafo di epoche diverse, di quanto le regole di costruzione dettate dal Bureau Veritas e applicate in certi cantieri del napoletano, avessero migliorato la solidità e la razionalità delle strutture. Una particolare notorietà aveva avuto il Bureau Veritas in Italia nel decennio '60-'70 in relazione alla fondazione a Genova, nel 1861, del Registro Italiano Navale. Infatti, dopo vivaci scambi di opinioni tra gli esponenti di vari ambienti armatoriali e assicurativi, la questione divenne oggetto di dibattito sui giornali nel 1867. Come si è detto prima, il Presidente del Bureau Veritas, Bal, scrisse una lettera al Corriere Mercantile di Genova in risposta ad una nota apparsa su questo giornale, naturalmente a difesa dell’universalità e dell’imparzialità del Bureau Veritas; certi ambienti napoletani si costituirono pure tutori del Bureau Veritas, con articoli sul giornale L’Avvenire del 3 e 4 aprile 1867 e con la pubblicazione di un fascicolo intitolato Il registro italiano della società di mutua assicurazione della marineria ligure ed il Veritas Universale di Parigi. Esame comparativo di Emilio Biraghi. Altre manifestazioni di vivacità degli ambienti marittimi italiani su questo tema si ebbero nel 1882, quando fu costituito un Veritas Italiano a cura di Francesco Rolla di Genova. 
Il lavoro di classificazione delle navi si svolgeva intanto regolarmente e molte erano pure le costruzioni sotto sorveglianza.
Negli annunci del Corriere Mercantile di Genova la classe Bureau Veritas figurava fra i requisiti di qualità delle navi che venivano a cercare carico in quel porto.
Nel registro del 1870, scomparse ormai le bandiere sarda, siciliana, napoletana, toscana, figurano le navi italianeCORRIERA DI TRIESTE costruita a Messina, il CORSO costruito a Chiavari da Briasco, il CORTESE ed il COSMOScostruiti da Cadenaccio di Sestri Ponente (cantiere antenato dell’Ansaldo). 
Il COSMOS fu una nave di grandi qualità, ordinata dai F.lli Frassinetti di Genova, di 70 ml. con imponente alberatura e velatura. Comandata da un Frassinetti, filava a 14 nodi: traversava l’atlantico con scalo a Montevideo, poi doppiava il Capo Horn e raggiungeva Callao in Perù.

In moltissimi documenti dell’ambiente marittimo Bureau Veritas viene citato, sempre con indicazioni di stima e di prestigio, per tutto il Secolo XIX.
Questa sua posizione non è mai venuta meno; anzi la reputazione dell’Istituto si accresce e si estende ulteriormente da quando vengono iniziati i controlli sugli impianti industriali.
Intorno agli anni 1920-1930 si eseguono verifiche su prodotti siderurgici destinati all’esportazione, su motori, su macchine speciali. La stessa industria italiana ricorre al Bureau Veritas per far controllare in Francia, Belgio, Germania prodotti e macchinari di cui si approvvigiona. 


Posted by bob frassinetti at 8:40 PM
Sailing Ship Cosmos Part II
Topic: Yachts and Motor Yachts

 

I clipper furono gli ultimi bastimenti a vela apparsi dopo l'epoca napoleonica, con grandi alberi, una quinta ed anche una sesta vela quadra. Dotati di un gran numero di vele di strallo avevano, quando completamente invelati, un aspetto fantastico.Con le loro forme snelle e la prua molto affinata solcavano l'Atlantico ad una velocità eccezionale: anche 12-14 nodi.Il clipper classico aveva tre alberi e portava fino a 24 vele, una randa, sei stragli e tre fiocchi. Di grandi dimensioni, superava di solito le 1000 tonnellate di stazza.Il "Cutty Sark", trasformato in museo, fa ancora bella mostra di sé sul Tamigi.Il 10 dicembre 1865, nel cantiere dei fratelli Cadenaccio a Genova Sestri, per conto dei fratelli Frassinetti di Genova (fra i più importanti armatori vettori di emigranti e di merci per Montevideo e Callao) venne varato il "Cosmos" un clipper lungo 70 metri, largo 12,70 m, con una portata di 2800 t. Aveva 6 vele quadre su ciascuno dei tre alberi e poteva raggiungere anche 14 nodi. Fu il più grande veliero italiano in legno, uno dei maggiori d'Europa, in grado di competere con quelli di Boston e Baltimora. Il veliero aveva scafo in rovere e quercia, la carena foderata in fogli di rame, le rifiniture in teak dipinto in nero con fascia orizzontale bianca, una polena raffigurante l'universo.Per le sue caratteristiche tecniche ed estetiche rappresentava il meglio che la marineria del tempo potesse offrire. Poteva portare 40 passeggeri di prima classe in 20 cabine a due posti e disponeva di 600 brande per emigranti. L'equipaggio era composto da 35 persone.Salpò da Genova per il suo primo viaggio il 15 febbraio del 1866 al comando del Capitano Filippo Frassinetti, figlio di uno degli armatori. Il viaggio fu un vero successo commerciale e nautico. La nave risultò molto maneggevole e veloce, tanto da meritarsi l'appellativo di "Freccia del mare". Fece un secondo viaggio al comando del Capitano Antonio Farina. Il 15 dicembre del 1869 salpò al comando di Capitan Giovanni Celesia, ma a Capo Horn incontrò uragani di particolare violenza per cui, in avaria, dovette ritornare a Montevideo dove ricevette sommarie riparazioni e il 15 aprile 1870 ripartì per Genova al comando del primo ufficiale Capitan Sebastiano Questa.

Per la dura concorrenza dei piroscafi per emigranti, per la riduzione dell'attività dei Frassinetti che al momento non erano in grado di utilizzare una nave così grande, il Cosmos rimase sette anni in disarmo alle Grazie (La Spezia). Nel gennaio del 1879 a bordo scoppiò un incendio ed il veliero andò distrutto.

Nel museo navale di Genova Pegli si può ammirare un quadro dell'Arpe raffigurante il veliero che più di tutti rappresentò la sfida dell'antica vela al nuovo vapore.

 

Clipper:

 

 

It is one of the last sail ships appeared after the napoleonic epoch which added on the big masts a fifth and a sixth square sail, They had a great number of sails of stay, were completely sailed with a fantastic aspect. With their slim forms and a very thin bow, they crossed the Atlantic Ocean with an ecceptional speed: even 12-14 knots.The classical Clipper had three masts and brought up to 24 sails, a spanker, six stays and three jibs.They had big dimensions and usually exceeded 1000 tons of tonnage. The Cutty Sark, transformed into a museum, is always a beauty on the Thames.In 1865, the Cosmos has been launched in Sestri Ponente. It was a clipper long 70 metres for 2800 tons of dead weight with a wood coppered hull.It had 6 square sails at each of the three masts with which it could reach even 14 knots of speed.It has been destroyed by a fire in La Spezia in 1879.

Posted by bob frassinetti at 8:31 PM
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Clipper Cosmos FF made in Italy
Topic: Yachts and Motor Yachts
Clipper " COSMOS " Frassinetti
Clipper" COSMOS " "Clipper" a tre alberi con vele quadre. Orgoglio della Marineria Ligure, è la costruzione navale, completamente in legno, più notevole realizzata in Italia nel periodo 1860 / 1875. Ordinato dagli Armatori Fratelli Frassinetti, costruita in 16 mesi presso i Cantieri Cadenaggio, varato il 10 Dicembre 1865, destinato alle tradizionali rotte tra la Liguria ed il Sud America, compie il viaggio inaugurale Genova Montevideo in 51 giorni. Dopo cinque anni di servizio, a seguito gravi danni riportati in una tempesta al passaggio di Capo Horn, viene posto in disarmo a Genova. CARATTERISTICHE Lunghezza 65 rnt. Larghezza 12,58 mt. Pescaggio 7,75 mt. Portata 2.800 Tonn. Velocità 14/15 nodi Passeggeri 40 distribuiti in 20 cabine doppie + numerosi emigranti in "corridoio". EQUIPAGGIO 1 Comandante 3 Ufficiali 35 Marinai Dal Notiziario "Marinai d'Italia"
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COSMOS Clipper FF
COSMOS Clipper FF 
 
Clipper" with three masts with square sails. Pride of the Marine Ligure, shipbuilding, made entirely of wood, the most remarkable achievements in Italy in the period 1860 / 1875. Ordered by the Owners Frassinetti Brothers, built in 16 months at Cantieri Cadenaggio, launched December 10, 1865, for the traditional routes between Liguria and South America, makes its maiden voyage in 51 days Genoa, Montevideo. After five years of service, following severe storm damage reported in the passage of Cape Horn, is placed in disarmament in Genoa. FEATURES Length 65 RNT. Width 12.58 meters. Draught 7.75 meters. Capacity 2,800 tons. Speed ​​14/15 knots 40 passengers in 20 cabins distributed + Number of immigrants in "corridor". CREW 1 Commander 3 Officers 35 Sailors News from the "Sailors of Italy"

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Posted by bob frassinetti at 2:19 PM
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Sailing in Argentina
Topic: Yachts and Motor Yachts
Classic boats of Argentina
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Classic Boats found in Argentina 
From Boats and Ships to Antiquing in Buenos Aires by Bob Frassinetti. Rare and incredible objects, furniture, books, toys, artworks… all those antiques and collectibles you dream of can be found in Buenos Aires. Once upon a time Buenos Aires was a very small port city with very little population surrounded by one of the world’s most fertile lands. Not too far away there were several other populations with very different traditions to the Spaniards who had populated this portside area. As the city grew and the Porteñan society evolved many Europeans chose Argentina to be their home. They immigrated with all their possessions from every corner of the old continent. This flow from Europe to Argentina first began in mid 19th century, and has never stopped till now. At the same time, as the world evolved –wars, economical possibilities, inspiration, were many of the causes that help other people chose our country as their own. All of these new immigrants that were coming from Europe (Western and Eastern), Middle East, Asia and Africa, as well as many other Latin American countries, brought with them all kinds of objects, from paintings to mirrors and combs, from decorative items to all kinds of furniture, and so on. This brief history of immigration in Argentina might help those that don’t know our country to understand a bit about the eclectic variety of items that can be found in this beautiful city that is Buenos Aires (specially Buenos Aires because it has always been the main gate to our great and beautiful country). Many of them were brought in immigration ships, many others were sent to these families from their homelands, some others were imported, and some other ones were the result of business among relatives who lived in their homelands and these new immigrants that were building a life in our Pampas. Those valuable family objects some times due to hard economic situations, or may be because there was no one to inherit them, have taken a path towards flea markets, auctions or antiques shops. During the last few years there has been a huge turn in our economy, the peso (local currency) has lost much of its value in relation to the dollar and the Euro, this situation has impacted in many areas of our everyday life. On the dark side one of the biggest consequences of this economic shift has been an intense flow of goods towards all kinds of markets, in order to keep on with a certain lifestyle. Therefore many families have found themselves in a situation were they had to sell many of their family’s goods. On the bright side this new valuation of the peso has made of Argentina a more appealing place to visit for foreigners, since its much cheaper than many other big international metropolis though still shows all its splendor in its culture, art, fashion and good sense of living. Our local flea markets, open fairs and antiques shops are open history books that show this turns in our lives. Plus, these are excellent places to shop for those items all art lovers dream of, as well as an excellent opportunity for art dealers that wish to offer their regular clients high class items at reasonable prices. One of the most beautiful open air markets in the city is in the historical neighborhood of San Telmo, that’s open all day during Sundays, from very early in the morning to late in the afternoon. Surrounded by countless antiques shops that open their doors to the public all week long, this fair is just beautiful, with very good quality items… Bargaining is always an interesting possibility when acquiring these type of objects, always a plus to get what you want at the price you want to. In the outskirts of the city, the Solano fair is one outstanding market where if you have a sharp eye for antiques you can find absolutely amazing treasures. Since this fair is very much for locals you can find all from old clothes, semi used house goods, and whatever people had and needed to sell… Its always better to visit this outskirts out of the tourists path fair with a local, best if you know what you want but don’t have much time and your Spanish is not very good. Back to the city, one excellent flea market is the Dorrego Market, in the heart of Palermo, very nearby a great restaurants area, this market has all kinds of items. Its just a matter of walking around and talking with the local people that are very kind and would gladly help you in your quest. On the other end of the city, during the weekends there’s an other kind of flea market in Peru abajo. Located in the beautiful residential area of Acasusso you will find this fair has all kinds of decorative items and furniture, one of its specialties are chandeliers at very reasonable prices… High class and good prices, one excellent combo! These are the most representative fairs and markets in BA. There’s nothing you can’t get, you name it, they have it… And of course, these are excellent sights when touring through the city of tango, ‘cause there are many different street shows that weekly chose those locations to show their art: tango, puppeteers, street theatre, live music, plus all kinds of local street food to enjoy during your walk, there’s no way that can go wrong! Bob Frassinetti: For more information: Email: Bob Frassinetti. Press here to go back to web blog:Daily Updates on Art, Antiques, Collectibles as well as travel information for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Phone me thru Skype, ID: Bob Frassinetti or you can also chat with me thru Yahoo, press here: Yahoo Contact Find me on MySpace. Updated 2009 Copyright Bob Frassinetti, travelling for arts and antiques in the south of South America,.......

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Posted by bob frassinetti at 1:55 PM
Thursday, 9 June 2005
Yachts and Motor Boats
Topic: Yachts and Motor Yachts
Sailing Yachts and Power Motor Boats Regattas in the southern coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the River Plate.


For the last 100 years Argentina has always been the home to international regattas and off shore competitions for all Latin America.

This country’s passion for water sports and sail trips began during the last years of the nineteenth century, when a few of the most well brought young boys of our society’s most respectful families engaged in an incredible adventure as they sailed through the Atlantic coasts towards the southern Patagionia lands. Mr. Hortencio Aguirre Anchorena and some of his closest friends got together after the amazing experience and decided to open the Yacht Club Argentino.



It was a few months latter when the first sail regatta took place in our country. This was one of the biggest events in the southern continent at that time, all the most important families and personalities open their busy schedules to witness it. “It was unforgettable”, this is the impression that can be traced down through the papers of that time. It must have been, for these chick events haven’t stopped ever since.



After this initial foundation, many other yacht, sail and boating clubs appeared, and were very welcome by our society, and still are.



Buenos Aires is a port side city; its shores are bathed by the waters of one of the world’s widest river, the Rio de la Plata, as well as by the foamy shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Just across the Rio de la Plata is our neighbor slash brother country, Uruguay. This excellent fluvial location is very well taken advantage by all those sea lovers who enjoy not only sailing and cruising but as well very much appreciate these kinds of sports. And although, as we said before, Argentina has always hosted all sorts of events of this kind, for the last few years the feeling for these kind of sports has grown bigger and bigger, experiencing with off the top locations, both in Argentina and Uruguay.



In summertime the beloved location has become Punta del Este, just a few hours away from BA, in Uruguay. The over the top summer resort that welcomes the creme de la creme of all Latin America, and during the last few years has also been the chosen destination for many Americans and Europeans for its gorgeous beaches, its broad night life, and of course, because it is proven that Punta –as the frequent visitors call it- is the top place to be in during January and February. The famous summertime regattas go from the Argentinean Delta to the Punta del Este port. The Delta also hosts famous regattas, very well known for their international level. Mar del Plata, the seaside host to these events has historically been a luxurious beach resort in Argentina, offering the visitors the best of our traditions and lifestyle.



These southern portside cities that welcome hundreds of sea loving visitors every day, have proven them right in their choices, for their comfort, luxury and style are the best perfect match to these outstanding water events.

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Updated: Thursday, 9 June 2005 1:54 PM

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