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The Rodriquez Shipyard was established in Messina in 1887 by Baron Leopoldo Rodriquez. At first the activities of the shipyard were mainly dedicated to ship repairs that is until the eventsof the war (the Second World War) completely destroyed the Yard. The shipyard was rebuilt in 1948, thanks to the work of Cav. del Lav. Carlo Rodriquez, son of Baron Leopoldo. In 1953, the current President decided to build a fast means of transportation on an industrial scale which would be able to replace traditional ferries. This idea materialized in 1956 when the world's First passenger carrying hydrofoil ferry, named "Freccia del Sole", started a regular service on the Strait of Messina.
The date and this hydrofoil mark the beginning of a new era in navigation. From that day onwards the story of the Rodriquez Shipyard can be identified with that of the hydrofoil, a story boosted by technological progress, a continuous and real development, resulting from research, experience and capability. This technological evolution lead the shipyard activities to the design and development of the RHS Series (Rodriquez Hydrofoil Ship) also called "Hydrofoils of the second generation" because of their technological and innovating tics to the first studies and designs of this revolutionary craft.
Today due to its technical characteristics, resulting from sophisticated technology, the hydrofoil has proved to be even more valid with utilization in various activities in both the civil and military fields. In fact, with the coming of the hydrofoil, a new age began in navigation: a new profile, a new hull rises above the surface of the water and, freeing itself from the resistance created by contact with water, turns its economized power into speed. Till 1993 Rodriquez yard in Messina, Baglietto yard in Varazze and Navaltecnica yard in Anzio, all yards owned by the founders if Morgan Yachts, have launched over 500 of the most sofisticated and reliable boats of their class.
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69'8" (21.24 m)
