by InTrieste
The world’s largest warship has arrived in the Gulf of Trieste and is expected to anchor for five days. The aircraft carrier, which can carry up to 75 warplanes, recently participated in NATO exercises in Norway, Greece and Turkey.
“Hello Italy! We are so excited to be in Trieste!” – The crew of the “USS Gerald R. Ford” shared these words on Facebook on Sunday.
“‘USS Ford’s visit to Trieste’” A sign of the strong relationship between the USA and Italy“, says US Ambassador to Italy John Phillips. Mayor Roberto Dipiazza adds that this is a great opportunity for Trieste to showcase its hospitality and culture.In Italy, the giant ship is also seen as a tourist attraction
The visit should also contribute something to the city economically. After all, the crew of the “USS Gerald R. Ford” includes more than 4,500 sailors who will go ashore. The world’s largest warship is expected to become a tourist magnet in the coming days. But not everyone is excited about the existence of this giant. It took place in Trieste on Sunday About a hundred people participated in the protest march. Calling on the crew to anchor and leave Italy, the demonstrators said, “On the occasion of the arrival of the Ford aircraft carrier, we are demonstrating against the war provoked by NATO, the USA and our country in Ukraine.”
