27 happened March 1865: The Marina between Messina and Palermo for health checks

27/03/14

Evolution Division of the admiral Vacca parked in Syracuse receives the order to move to gravitate between Messina and Palermo because of the internal situation of the island troubled by hostile gangs that it is feared can encourage revolts in the two cities.

The naval training will remain in Sicilian waters for a long time, also due to a cholera epidemic that will begin to manifest itself in July.

Ships are called upon to ensure sanitary control at sea by controlling boats and verifying the application of sanitation rules on board and in ports and to support the action of government authorities.

Source: Military Navy