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Italy: Superyacht of US ambassador to Italy docks in Naples after Venice controversy.

Jun 24, 2026

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SHOTLIST: NAPLES, ITALY (JUNE 24, 2026) 1. VARIOUS EXTERIOR SHOTS OF SUPERYACHT 'BOARDWALK'NAPLES, ITALY - JUNE 24, 2026: The superyacht "Boardwalk", owned by U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta, was moored in the Italian port city of Naples on Wednesday, June 24, following controversy over plans to anchor the vessel in Venice. Fertitta's reported intention to moor the yacht near St. Mark's Basin during Venice's traditional Redentore celebrations sparked criticism and protests from environmental groups and civil society organizations. While waiting to see what the Venetian authorities’ final decision will be, Fertitta has chosen Naples as his base.
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