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<img src="/uploads/store/photo/80075/image/large-f00495372dcfb236b9a65b9ab8fb8b0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80075"> Built in 1902 by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1642" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ailsa Shipyard (Company)">Ailsa Shipyard</a> in Troon, Scotland as Triton, the classic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madiz55.4m (181'9&quot;)Ailsa Shipyard1902">Madiz</a> has enjoyed a rich and illustrious career, including military service during World Wars I and II, a brief period hosting royalty and an appearance in the British television series, Agatha Christie’s Poirot. Seen here outside in Vouliagmeni, Greece, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madiz55.4m (181'9&quot;)Ailsa Shipyard1902">Madiz</a> is the oldest steel superyacht to be in class with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> of Shipping. Powered by twin 650hp MTU/Maybach engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madiz55.4m (181'9&quot;)Ailsa Shipyard1902">Madiz</a> has a top speed of 11.5 knots and a range of 2,750nm.

The 1902 classic superyacht Madiz in Vouliagmeni

Built in 1902 by the Ailsa Shipyard in Troon, Scotland as Triton, the classic superyacht Madiz has enjoyed a rich and illustrious career.

Edmiston has sold the classic yacht La Bimba in an inhouse deal. La Bimba, designed by the famous Scottish naval architects of GL Watson &amp; Company along traditional lines, was built as Themara by Ailsa Shipbuilding in 1962.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/152865/image/large-b3d725361b544fc758321d0628fce728.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152865">This 24.60 metre compact ocean going yacht, powered by twin Gardner diesels (now completely rebuilt) has cruised extensively in all latitudes including a circumnavigation starting in 1988. La Bimba's previous owner has spent considerable money as part of a comprehensive refit.She offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, as well as a crew of 2.Her asking price was €450,000.

Classic yacht La Bimba sold

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150398/image/large-687d6638d2e33faad3f8734d74ff057c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150398">Superyacht Madiz in GreeceMadiz, seen here last week cruising past the Greek island of Poros, was built in 1902 by the Ailsa Shipyard in Troon, Scotland as Triton. She has had a rich and illustrious career, encompassing military service during World Wars I and II, a brief period hosting royalty and an appearance in the British television series Agatha Christie’s Poirot. Madiz is the oldest steel superyacht to be in class with Lloyds Register of Shipping. Powered by twin 650hp MTU/Maybach engines, Madiz has a top speed of 11.5 knots and a range of 2,750nm.By Maarten Janssen / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Madiz in Greece

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142936/image/large-c2a05c00a0dd44467a630a3ba07f4167.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142936">The classic yacht Madiz seen near Poros<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2831">Madiz </a>was built in 1902 by the Ailsa Shipyard in Troon, Scotland as Triton. In 1972 <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2831">Madiz</a> was purchased by her previous owner, who extensively refitted the 55.4 metre yacht from 2003 until 2006, bringing her back into class. Built in 1902, she is the oldest steel superyacht to be in class with Lloyds Register of Shipping. The yacht can often be seen cruising around Greece. Powered by twin 650hp MTU/Maybach engines, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2831">Madiz</a> has a top speed of 11.5 knots and a range of 2,750nm. Photo by Maarten Janssen