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Ashley Sutton Design

The 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3012" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Niigata Shipyard (Company)">Niigata Shipyard</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Cross45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Southern Cross</a> has been sold in an in-house deal with Ben Osborne of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2396" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="37 South Yachts (Company)">37 South Yachts</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358792/image/large-d1e791526ac8666122be50ac6ce5bde4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358792">Built in 1996, she features naval architecture developed in-house by her Japanese builder, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ashley Sutton Design (Company)">Ashley Sutton Design</a> and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Periscope Naval Architects (Company)">Periscope Naval Architects</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Cross45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Southern Cross</a> also benefitted from a refit in 2023.Her light and airy interiors are finished with pale wood panelling and wooden furniture. The main saloon offers ample seating for guests to relax, along with generous space for dining and socialising.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Cross45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Southern Cross</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms, with additional accommodation for six crew members. She also showcases expansive exterior decks where guests can unwind and enjoy the views.Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Niigata Power Systems Co.,Ltd. (Company)">Niigata Power Systems</a> engines, the expedition yacht has a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Cross45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Southern Cross</a> had a last known asking price of $2,700,000.

Niigata yacht Southern Cross sold

The 45-metre Niigata Shipyard expedition yacht Southern Cross has been sold.

45m explorer yacht Southern Cross sold

The 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3012" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Niigata Shipyard (Company)">Niigata</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Immortalis 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Immortalis</a> sold in a deal with John Kearns of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SeaBoats (Company)">SeaBoats</a> introducing the buyer and Alex G. Clarke and David Johnson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234597/image/large-978e4a90e0a982850dafe3988271f3c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234597">Delivered in 1996 from Japan, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Immortalis 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Immortalis</a> was originally used as a scientific research vessel before she underwent an extensive refit to become a specialised expedition vessel. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Periscope Naval Architects (Company)">Periscope Naval Architects</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3012" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Niigata Shipyard (Company)">Niigata Shipyard</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234589/image/large-0fa438b97d18cd85d022c1368e6086ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234589"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233638/image/large-fbde4e937595837ed10c419f7cc80471.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233638"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234586/image/large-aa5d3abbc2a7ba32d569689f602dbf3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234586"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Immortalis 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Immortalis</a> features interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ashley Sutton Design (Company)">Ashley Sutton Design</a> and combines modern contemporary style with glimpses into her former life. She showcases a relaxed yet functional atmosphere with plenty of sumptuous furnishings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234590/image/large-b9e37de631a77a68853738a27eedb5ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234590"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Immortalis 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Immortalis</a> can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration and offers 337 GT of interior volume.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234595/image/large-7f8edde1881826dc13badad762ca4c3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234595"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234593/image/large-d827801051e27a4d3c1b5958dabf246f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234593"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234592/image/large-98a35608253bbc30b20da7c27385a55a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234592">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Immortalis 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Immortalis</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Niigata Power Systems Co.,Ltd. (Company)">Niigata Power Systems</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Immortalis 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Niigata Shipyard1996">Immortalis</a> had a last known asking price of $3,950,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234591/image/large-fbdb2438c730f61f3ac47587e30eb7e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234591">

45m Niigata motor yacht Immortalis sold

The 45-metre Niigata superyacht Immortalis sold with a last known asking price of $3,950,000.