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"Duca d'Aosta", was built by Cantieri Navale Siciliani of Palermo, with steam engines provided by N. Odero &amp; Co. of Sestri Ponente. Launched on 29 September 1908 for Navigazione Generale Italiana, she sailed on her maiden voyage from Genoa to Naples and New York on 9 November 1909. She continued on this service until 20 November 1912, when she was switched to an Italy–South American route. On 7 July 1914, "Duca d'Aosta" resumed Genoa–New York service.