1929, 2nd December: the contract is signed between Navigazione Generale Italiana and Ansaldo for the construction of the hull and the machinery of Yard Number 296, already known as the Rex, and with OARN (Officine Allestimento Riparazione Navi) for the outfitting.ġ930, 27th April: the keel laying ceremony is attended by Archbishop Bartolomasi.ġ931, 1st August: launched in the presence of King Vittorio Emanuele III and Queen Elena.
