She is constructed of wood; iroko keelson, acacia frames and double planked of Philippine mahogany.

[citation needed] Each year she embarks on a training cruise which often includes calls to various classic sailing rallies and regattas.

In 1961 Corsaro II was the only naval ship to join in the Los Angeles – Honolulu classifying sixth in real time.

In 1965 participated in the Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro then sailed to Sydney racing in local regatta.

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