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N.G.I. continues this tradition of 'La Veloce' ... dedicating ships to this line, built and furnished with strict consideration, for both passengers and cargo traffic, for the needs imposed by predominantly equatorial navigation and the particular needs of passengers forced to be aboard for periods of approximately five weeks.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenderings from First Class show the Vestibule which also contained entrances to the Art Shop and Tourism Office, Bar and Smoking Room, Dining Salon, Veranda, a luxury suite, a one-berth cabin, and a private bath. Second Class views show the Lounge and Bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VIRGILIO sailed successfully for twelve years until the start of war. In 1940 she became a hospital ship and then was seized by the Germans in 1943. 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The text is in Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brochure announces a maiden voyage date of April 26, 1928 and notes, \"... N.G.I. continues this tradition of 'La Veloce' ... dedicating ships to this line, built and furnished with strict consideration, for both passengers and cargo traffic, for the needs imposed by predominantly equatorial navigation and the particular needs of passengers forced to be aboard for periods of approximately five weeks.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenderings from First Class show the Vestibule which also contained entrances to the Art Shop and Tourism Office, Bar and Smoking Room, Dining Salon, Veranda, a luxury suite, a one-berth cabin, and a private bath. Second Class views show the Lounge and Bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VIRGILIO sailed successfully for twelve years until the start of war. In 1940 she became a hospital ship and then was seized by the Germans in 1943. Just a year later, in June 1944, the retreating Germans blown up the VIRGILIO to block the harbor at Toulon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}