The fastest route for moving Rossinavi super yachts from the construction shed where they are built in Viareggio to the edge of the Mediterranean is through the streets on the edge of town.
The fastest route for moving Rossinavi super yachts from the construction shed where they are built in Viareggio to the edge of the Mediterranean is through the streets on the edge of town.
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The night before the launch of the Aurora, Rossinavi employees work well into the night prepping the vessel for its official debut.
The night before the launch of the Aurora, Rossinavi employees work well into the night prepping the vessel for its official debut.
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Atop remote-controlled dollies, the Aurora was maneuvered around a hairpin turn, narrowly avoiding a streetlight.
Atop remote-controlled dollies, the Aurora was maneuvered around a hairpin turn, narrowly avoiding a streetlight.
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The final leg of the Aurora's journey into the Mediterranean is handled via a giant lift that can support its massive 320 ton weight.
The final leg of the Aurora's journey into the Mediterranean is handled via a giant lift that can support its massive 320 ton weight.
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The morning of the launch, final touch ups are made to the Aurora.
The morning of the launch, final touch ups are made to the Aurora.
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Canvas straps, secured underneath the Aurora, will lift it into the sea.
Canvas straps, secured underneath the Aurora, will lift it into the sea.
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Architect and interior designer Achille Salvagni and Rossinavi COO Federico Rossi survey the Aurora; interior elements will be put in place once the ship is in the water.
Architect and interior designer Achille Salvagni and Rossinavi COO Federico Rossi survey the Aurora; interior elements will be put in place once the ship is in the water.
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A dockside red carpet is rolled out the morning of the launch.
A dockside red carpet is rolled out the morning of the launch.
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A shipyard employee secures ribbons in the colors of the Italian flagged that will aid in the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle against the Aurora's hull during the launch ceremony.
A shipyard employee secures ribbons in the colors of the Italian flagged that will aid in the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle against the Aurora's hull during the launch ceremony.
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After a blessing by a local priest, a champagne bottle is smashed against the ship for good luck.
After a blessing by a local priest, a champagne bottle is smashed against the ship for good luck.
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The crowd at the Aurora's unveiling is a mix of friends of the owner, Rossinavi employees and their families, and locals from Viareggio.
The crowd at the Aurora's unveiling is a mix of friends of the owner, Rossinavi employees and their families, and locals from Viareggio.
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The Aurora hovers over the Mediterranean before it is lowered into the water for the first time.
The Aurora hovers over the Mediterranean before it is lowered into the water for the first time.
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After the unveiling, guests enjoyed a cocktail reception on the docks outside of Rossinavi headquarters.
After the unveiling, guests enjoyed a cocktail reception on the docks outside of Rossinavi headquarters.
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Once the Aurora was placed into the sea, guests were invited to climb on board for a tour.
Once the Aurora was placed into the sea, guests were invited to climb on board for a tour.
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