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Film producer Simon O'Gorman’s search for the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> stems not just from a passion for storytelling, but in something far more personal: a childhood spent onboard. His grandfather, Sir John Brayley, purchased the superyacht in 1965, leading to Simon spending his first few summers running along the deck and being out on the blue waters of the Mediterranean. The superyacht was eventually sold in the 70s, but for Simon, was never forgotten. Now a film producer and screenwriter, Simon has been hunting down the 49-metre superyacht in hopes of locating her and her lost history.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391489/image/large-0734771282f3ce4aaf60afc1a52368ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391489">A vivid pastThe story starts in 1929. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>, then named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Alice</a>, was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5634" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson (Company)">Swan Hunter &amp; Wigham Richardson</a> under commission of millionaire Sir Richard Ashmole Cooper. Responsible for her sleek, elegant hull is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>, who did both the naval architecture and exterior design. Her interiors feature richly furnished and decorated staterooms, numerous saloons, a dining space, library, smoking room, as well as a cinematograph and photographic studio and workshop, including specially-designed electrical lighting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383512/image/large-377379ed0c079fc3f50464672ae413ac.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383512">Sir Cooper owned the superyacht until 1941, when she was commandeered by the Royal Navy as a patrol boat. Her clipper bow was removed, giving her a much more militaristic look; a machine gun was mounted on her foredeck.At the end of the war, the 49.37-metre motor yacht was bought by Sir Edmund Crane, who changed her name from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Alice</a> to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>. Sir Crane and his wife Kitty were quite the socialites and spent many days hosting, cruising and entertaining. One notable guest was American-British Lady Astor, who was the first woman seated as a Member of Parliament in Britain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391488/image/large-ad7c6cd2e7bc4145ba144e155a778e18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391488">In 1959, an Australian millionaire under the name William Buckland purchased the superyacht. Owning a similar superyacht in his homeport of Sydney, Buckland saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> cruising along the French Riviera and, upon finding out she was for sale, immediately purchased the superyacht. Buckland spent the next five years cruising around the Mediterranean with his wife, until his death in 1964. The superyacht was put up for sale and sat moored in Southampton with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, until it was recruited for a movie, The Woman of Straw&nbsp;starring Sean Connery, that would see it relocated to Palma de Mallorca.In 1965, a Welsh industrialist named Sir John Brayley was getting ready to retire, and, upon hearing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> was up for auction, he drove down to Southampton and placed a bid. Sir Brayley equipped her with a captain and crew, and spent some time fixing her up and cleaning her out, as the superyacht had been sitting docked for quite a while. Ready to set sail, Sir Brayley took his superyacht on her first trip north to Port Barry, near Cardiff.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383503/image/large-b88d5b2f1b1c974c23ae7adc195336d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383503">A search of personal importanceIt is here that the story gets more personal. Sir Brayley spent lots of time onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> with his family, including grandson Simon. Spending the first five summers of his life onboard the superyacht, “my great grandparents came down for lunch onboard, and my grandfather would entertain old school friends and show off the superyacht”, Simon recalls. “My grandfather was a local boy done good.”Sir Brayley moored the superyacht in London during the first year, where he entertained his friends, including the Prime Minister, as well as Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Burton was in the process of purchasing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a>, but asked if Sir Brayley would consider selling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>. “My grandfather would say, ‘she’s not for sale, I’ve haven’t enjoyed her enough!’“ Simon recalls. Burton based a lot of his refurbishments onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>’s interiors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391485/image/large-9f5f7b079ca740a655910ccf9a6799f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391485">After her time in London, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> sailed down to the Mediterranean, and to her new home-base in Malta. “My mother, my father, my step grandmother, my cousins all piled aboard and went cruising around the coast of Italy, Mallorca and France.” Simon shares, “Even at that young age, I have solid memories of being onboard.”&nbsp;In 1970, when Simon’s grandfather's health deteriorated, he decided to sell the superyacht. “I remember a black limousine pulled up by the boarding ladder and these immaculately dressed men in black suits, dark glasses - almost like a movie - arrived.” The men were representatives from the Japanese consortium. A personal tour from Simon’s grandfather and a few handshakes later and the superyacht was sold. “We were very sad because we knew it would be our last time onboard.”Unknowingly, these memories would lay the groundwork for Simon’s search for the superyacht 50 years later. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391487/image/large-18358f47487255434e1db536d985162f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391487">Cruising the Japanese coastOnce sold, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> was soon underway to Japan. With the closure of the Suez Canal between 1967 and 1975, the superyacht instead made her way around the Cape of Good Hope, before heading through the Indian Ocean and making her way towards her new home in Hiroshima, Japan.Throughout his research, Simon has managed to find captains and crew who were onboard during the long journey. “They said it was a really wonderful trip, despite having engine troubles along the way, causing a three-week delay whilst waiting for parts to be flown in.” The weather made the journey more arduous, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> showed her strength: “The captain said she was a phenomenal superyacht at sea; some of the weather they encountered was so rough, with waves breaking over the bow and going down the stack, but she was built to the same technical standard as advanced naval ships.”&nbsp;Upon arrival in Tokyo, the captain was asked to stay with the superyacht. Together they spent another four years cruising up and down the Japanese coast, with most trips being centred around business deals and sweeteners. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>’s interiors were kept perfectly intact, but the decision not to refurbish her eventually led to her suffering from the tropical weather. While her hull was made of steel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>’s deck, railings, doors and windows were made from wood, for which the Japanese climate proved too humid. While her owners were wealthy enough, they decided to sell rather than undergo a refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391486/image/large-006155ce88790e2815dd48f7c6f7b74d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391486">It was this sale that has caused much of the mystery as to where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a> was. Her new owner made an unexpected move: he took the motor yacht out of the water and placed her in the middle of a water park in Hiroshima. Simon notes how “Japan went through a phase where they were fascinated by water parks. Anything to do with water and fun, they became experts at it.” Placing her in the water park, in a city previously defined by devastation, the superyacht brought an opportunity for joy. “She became a focus for courting couples, dates, English tea or lunches. You could go aboard and dress like an English lady or gentleman and be served tea.” She was so well-loved that the park was renamed in her name: ‘Hiroshima <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>’.Eventually the park was sold for redevelopment and the superyacht was dismantled, with various of her parts used to decorate the shopping mall that replaced the park. “It’s a bit strange, in a way, to think my family owned the superyacht that now sits spread out across a mall” Simon shares.While the superyacht has been decommissioned and will never return to sail the seas, Simon is keeping her alive by sharing her story. “There are so many details of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalie49.37m (161'12&quot;)Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson1929">Natalie</a>’s story that still sit uncovered,” Simon notes, “but her story is one of love and joy, both on and off the water.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391490/image/large-da49bbb19da41f650b7a6f023c1aebae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391490">If you have any information regarding Natalie’s history, please reach out to Simon O’Gorman:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:simondkogorman@gmail.com" target="_blank">simondkogorman@gmail.com</a>

searching for motor yacht Natalie

Searching for Natalie: A grandson’s search for the decommissioned yacht.

Searching for Natalie: A grandson’s search for the decommissioned yacht

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386822/image/large-823479b0942845e79ac22f9814eba36c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386822">Observed recently cruising here in Gibraltar was the 82.3-metre classic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a>, one of the most iconic vintage yachts still active today. Originally designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a> in 1927 and launched in 1930 by German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft (Company)">Krupp Germaniawerft,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> has enjoyed a storied history spanning nearly a century. She was acquired by the late Paul Getty in 1988 and subsequently underwent major refits in the 1990s, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jon Bannenberg Ltd (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a> overseeing her celebrated redesign. Distinguished by her twin funnels, canoe stern and unmistakable Art Deco character, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> blends period elegance with modern comfort. Onboard, she features a cinema lounge, gym and updated entertainment systems, while also carrying a selection of classic tenders. Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests across six staterooms, supported by a crew of 17. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> cruises at 13 knots and reaches a top speed of 14.6 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

83m classic superyacht Talitha in Gibraltar

The 83m classic superyacht Talitha, built by Krupp Germaniawerft in 1930, was seen cruising in Gibraltar. 

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The 71.5-metre classic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Argossy71.5m (234'7&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Argossy</a> has been spotted this week being transported through Harlingen, the Netherlands, while en route to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> facility in Makkum. Previously known as Rossy One and originally launched as Argosy in 1931, she is in a state of neglect after years of intermittent restoration work. The project was sold by Anton Foord at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> and will be managed by their technical team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375140/image/large-abf66d2a1716adf65095bddde8552653.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375140">According to local reports, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Argossy71.5m (234'7&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Argossy</a> was towed by the German tug Levensau, with the project ongoing at various shipyards since 2009. SuperYacht Times' Content Creator Fabio Lima captured her as she was docked outside the Feadship Makkum facility. In January 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Argossy71.5m (234'7&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Argossy</a> was seen arriving in Bremerhaven, Germany where she was towed by the tug En Avant 13 on the River Weser toward Brake.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Classic 72m superyacht Argossy spotted in Bremerhaven (2022-01-06 09:00:00 +0100)">Classic 72m superyacht Argossy spotted in Bremerhaven</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375139/image/large-0bee1ac84ab434505738ffbd9ce2c716.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375139"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Argossy71.5m (234'7&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Argossy</a> was launched in 1931 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft (Company)">Krupp Germania Werft</a> to designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a> for Charles A. Stone of New York. In 1934, she was sold to Sir Thomas Sopwith and renamed Vita, reportedly serving as an escort to the 39.56-metre J-Class Endeavour during the 1934 America’s Cup in Newport, Rhode Island.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375141/image/large-f1bf3361791d88b515f7e36cf6c14b0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375141">&nbsp;After multiple ownership changes and a period as a ferry between Capri and Naples under the name Santa Maria Del Mare, she became Rossy One in 2007. Restoration work began in Naples under Italian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a>, but the project stalled and was largely abandoned. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375137/image/large-397a176c768deb93849bf8b109ceb794.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375137">Following her auction acquisition in Napoli in March 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Argossy71.5m (234'7&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Argossy</a>’s journey through German and Dutch waters has reignited hopes that the rebuild will finally be completed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> facility in Makkum.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375138/image/large-c4e91675baabc684ae7c51f78eeb3d5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375138">

Argossy: 72m classic yacht spotted in Makkum

The 72m classic yacht Argossy has been spotted this week being transported through Harlingen, while en route to the Feadship facility in Makkum.

72m classic superyacht Argossy arrives at Feadship Makkum facility

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360698/image/large-6f62080a207f11a32a61b18ad964d8d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360698">The 82.6-metre classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> arrived last week in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Falmouth Marina (Company)">Port Falmouth Marina</a>, Cornwall, following a transatlantic crossing from Antigua. Originally designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a> in 1927 and launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft (Company)">Krupp Germaniawerft</a> in 1930, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> is one of the most iconic vintage yachts afloat today. She was acquired by the late Paul Getty in 1988 and underwent major refits in 1993 and 1999, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a> overseeing her redesign. The classic yacht&nbsp;retains her elegant Art Deco charm while offering modern comforts, including a cinema lounge, gym, and updated entertainment systems. She also carries a collection of classic tenders and water toys. Accommodating 12 guests across six staterooms, she is looked after by a professional crew of 17. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, she cruises at 13 knots with a top speed of 14.6 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

83m classic superyacht Talitha arriving in Falmouth

The 83m classic superyacht Talitha, built by Krupp Germaniawerft in 1930, was seen arriving in Falmouth Harbour, United Kingdom. 

When she first hit the water on 28 February 1931, the regal 135.94-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was the world’s largest yacht. What ensued for the German-built motor yacht was nearly a century worth of prominence, demolition, abandonment, scandal, and resurrection.&nbsp;The yacht was originally designed for American heiress Emily Roebling Cadwalader, granddaughter of John A. Roebling, who was an engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge. She nonetheless belonged to a range of owners throughout her history, including founder of modern-day Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33371/image/large-3eb4c0c0d7d5c49d131ef783da2e8592.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33371">Christened after an African swan living in the Indian Ocean, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> features exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>, while her interior styling stems from the drawing boards of London-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>.&nbsp;Described as “probably the most sumptuously fitted yacht afloat” by Janes Fighting Ships in 1949, the yacht even made an appearance on the big screen, alongside a star studded cast in the 1934 German science-fiction film Gold. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/31761/image/large-d066336e7cc55460a349d9871cfdb588.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31761">After spending seven serene years in the ownership of Cadwalader, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was purchased by the Turkish government in 1938, and gifted to the country’s then ailing president, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.&nbsp;Following the late president’s death in November of that year, just six weeks after obtaining the yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s glory days were seemingly behind her. The once majestic watercraft was left to gather dust in Kanlıca Bay on the Bosporus throughout World War II. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33377/image/large-ae0dcca36409c937e28d97d8f4d1564d.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33377">However, by 1951, the tide was beginning to turn for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>, as she was converted and repurposed to the training ship Güneş Dil, which translates to “Sun Language” in English, going on to explore the globe for the next 28 years.&nbsp;Unfortunately, disaster struck for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> once again in October 1979, when a fire broke out onboard the Turkish navy school ship off Heybeliada Island in the Sea of Marmara, leaving her ravaged beyond use. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/75270/image/large-67263cca37648ff4adad4b1c093ed31e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75270">Now only a shell of her erstwhile self, the demolished superyacht was deserted and virtually forgotten over the course of the next decade. It wasn’t until 1989 that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> became the centre of any attention, when she was chartered for 49 years by Turkish businessman Kahraman Sadıkoğlu. Sadıkoğlu undertook an extensive refurbishment of the vessel, restoring her to her former glory.&nbsp;Carried out at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tuzla Shipyard (Company)">Tuzla Shipyards</a>, the thorough three-year rebuild saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s original steam turbine engines get replaced by modern <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines. Her updated engines propel the superyacht to a cruising speed of 16 knots along with a top speed of 18 knots.&nbsp;The refit breathed new life into the superyacht’s interiors, so that she could play host to the rich and famous across her 16 guest staterooms, in order to preserve the memory of her best known owner, President Atatürk. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318/image/large-1e9f9e8716c3fd882c7880399e204fba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318">In addition to her new luxurious accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was now home to a Turkish bath, a movie theatre, and a library suite, which paid tribute to the late Atatürk through the presence of several of his personal artefacts, including his handkerchief and gloves. Meanwhile, the standout 86-metre gold-trimmed, grand staircase from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s previous life still remained following this refit.&nbsp;Other notably lavish features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> were her helipad, Jacuzzi’s, swimming pool, water sports facilities catering to water-skiing, jetskiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing, along with her well-appointed fitness centre. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323/image/large-30edb6ee0ee66881eb0344cd160803bf.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323">It wasn’t until August 2014 that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> would be ready for official use again, after a 10-month restoration period. This refit involved the renewal of her electronic devices and installations, as she was fitted with the latest technology. Additionally, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s capacious saloon was redecorated to accommodate new seating and dining arrangements, making her ideal for hosting larger social gatherings.&nbsp;On 4 March, 2014, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted the first official reception on board, which involved a cruise along the Bosporus with his guest, the Bosnian politician Bakir Izetbegović.&nbsp;Most recently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> benefitted from nearly a year-long refit at the Istanbul Shipyard Command’s drydock as part of the recommissioning efforts launched by the Turkish Naval Forces. The drydocking maintenance and repair operations first commenced in September 2023, and the historic superyacht was relaunched in the summer of 2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319/image/large-c679b7e984afaeb10f0d859436185335.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319">According to Turkish media reports, the Naval Forces had discovered asbestos in the coatings, circuits, and insulation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> during their 2023 repair works. Not only that, but materials failing to meet certain quality standards were present in the vessel’s electric cables and pipe circuits. In light of these flaws, the Istanbul Shipyard Command proceeded to decontaminate the affected areas in late November 2023. Furthermore, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines and the machine control system were overhauled during the comprehensive maintenance and repair work carried out by the shipyard personnel.According to local media outlets, the Defense Ministry announced that moving forward, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> would be used for the sea training of Naval Academy students. Thus, in spite of her repurposing and refurbishing, as well as her many trials and tribulations, the legacy of the historic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> continues to live on. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/31760/image/large-ee102ff5872944f4e4d5d72ab7314ce0.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31760">This article was first published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-52" target="_blank">Issue 52 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, available for download at this website.</a>

The Blohm and Voss yacht Savarona's refit history 

Ellen Ranebo takes a deep dive into the rich and tumultuous history of the 135.94-metre historic Turkish yacht Savarona. 


From riches to rags to restoration: Savarona's refit history 

The 39.17-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3709" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company (Company)">Maniwotoc Shipbuilding</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company1930">Northwind</a>, previously named Northwind I has been sold. Alastair Callender of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a>&nbsp; and Rolf Smith of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> represented both the buyer and seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349389/image/large-a23008065393cfaa7b696bd858290950.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349389"> Delivered in 1930, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company1930">Northwind</a> features both interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>. She can accommodate up to 10 guests onboard across five staterooms, as well as 10 crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349375/image/large-7eeb199a73cc2e02a648ebcf4d0858ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349375"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349373/image/large-2919d6a89a284ef8ee6b860e20f4a838.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349373"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349387/image/large-3fc4e32c1462439a734d9b7f5a1a9ef5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349387">Having been requisitioned for use during World War II, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company1930">Northwind</a> used to patrol the River Thames in London, offering protection to the Houses of Parliament. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company1930">Northwind</a> has also played host to the likes of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Winston Churchill, while 1946 saw her embark on a five-year long, round-the-world cruise, as part of an MI6 intelligence gathering mission.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349382/image/large-f55445d5194cb9993e8c3ed0d7b9bfc4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349382"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company1930">Northwind</a> has a steel hull and steel superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1629" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paxman (Company)">Paxman</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349341/image/large-b87afc718c14353a65e05f3134968c2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349341">

39m classic motor yacht Northwind sold

The 39.17-metre Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corp motor yacht Northwind has been sold with N&J and Moravia Yachting both representing the buyer and seller.

The 39.17-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3709" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maniwotoc Shipbuilding Company (Company)">Maniwotoc Shipbuilding Corp</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbilding Corp1930">Northwind</a> has entered the market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, alongside Alastair Callender of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349389/image/large-a23008065393cfaa7b696bd858290950.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349389"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349344/image/large-9b568cbdd0d237144fe9831071b8401b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349344">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/northwind-39m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Northwind for sale</a> was delivered &nbsp;in 1930 and underwent a significant refit in 1985. This antique and classic Fantail Pilothouse motor yacht features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349388/image/large-f2042f7f4788c0a18083e03562cb2ac2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349388"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349366/image/large-a086bd7112566fd85afa6ab062ce6922.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349366"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349371/image/large-7399bb7a6fd0b57193af5b19f0106f18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349371"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349370/image/large-4e82d82790632fc4caba3ce3123f466d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349370">At a volume of 195 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is capable of sleeping as many as 10 guests across her five staterooms, all of which are located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349368/image/large-7471335e88906e421188b5200a7770da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349368"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349368/image/large-7471335e88906e421188b5200a7770da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349368"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349362/image/large-22606db4d3ec468ab8f750bcd8baf090.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349362">Having been requisitioned for use during World War II, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbilding Corp1930">Northwind</a> used to patrol the River Thames in London, offering protection to the Houses of Parliament. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has also played host to the likes of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Winston Churchill, while 1946 saw her embark on a five-year long, round-the-world cruise, as part of an MI6 intelligence gathering mission.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349386/image/large-e44382940efce8965b863d7c2a7a09da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349386"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349387/image/large-3fc4e32c1462439a734d9b7f5a1a9ef5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349387">In 1961, the former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy first met Aristotle Onassis onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbilding Corp1930">Northwind</a>. In the years that followed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbilding Corp1930">Northwind</a> would go on to serve as the lead vessel during efforts to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349385/image/large-afdc9fd4656e86bd2fafad7bc5942f72.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349385"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349384/image/large-9be1717f36b8e4b19819def730fe784c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349384">Although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbilding Corp1930">Northwind</a> underwent a series of restoration works between 2017 and 2024, her canoe stern has been maintained, and her welcoming interiors retain their original, elegant antiquity. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind39.17m (128'6&quot;)Manitowoc Shipbilding Corp1930">Northwind</a>’s indoor living spaces currently display wood panelling and original wood flooring for a warm, convivial ambiance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349360/image/large-cdf95fe4c84a7ff8c63b2c65446c415c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349360"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349356/image/large-27dcf8b2b8ce7c35d53c102a04333794.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349356"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349351/image/large-ea1ddd2aba39acf13e186d244a906922.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349351"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349348/image/large-3d0b4599c10d092e84809866f7efc377.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349348">Regarding her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/manitowoc-shipbilding-corp/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corp yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1629" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paxman (Company)">Paxman</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots, across a transatlantic range of 3,000 nautical miles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349346/image/large-8c26762ee018352f2e1aa965bc943ae6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349346"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349345/image/large-33aed4ac6efe88ac80cfbf9941b89d74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349345">

39m Maniwotoc Shipbilding Corp yacht Northwind for sale 

The 39.17-metre Manitowoc Shipbilding Corp motor yacht Northwind has entered the market with Northrop & Johnson alongside Moravia Yachting. 

39m antique Maniwotoc Shipbuilding yacht Northwind for sale 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348537/image/large-cfdeccdcf702080428e451396d818068.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348537">The 71.1-metre classic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haida 192971.1m (233'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1929">Haida 1929</a> was recently seen docked here in the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, before heading to New Zealand. Built in 1929 by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft (Company)">Krupp Germaniawerft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haida 192971.1m (233'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1929">Haida 1929</a> has a storied past, having sailed under various names, including Dona Amelia. Over the years, she has undergone several major refits, most recently in 2023, following earlier upgrades in 2016 and 2018. Her classic lines are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>, while her original interiors were styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">J.G. Verges Design</a>, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/477" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adam Lay Studio (Company)">Adam Lay Studio</a> contributing to later refinements. She retains her original twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Krupp Mak (Company)">Krupp Mak</a> six-cylinder diesel engines, among the oldest still in operation in their original setting, giving her a top speed of 14 knots. With a volume of 720 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haida 192971.1m (233'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1929">Haida 1929</a> accommodates up to 12 guests in six staterooms, with quarters for a crew of 16.&nbsp;

71m classic superyacht Haida 1929 in Papeete

The 71m classic superyacht Haida 1929, built by Krupp Germaniawerft, is seen docked in Papeete, French Polynesia. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332439/image/large-741afde50f7ad23f2ddfe50a91094b53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332439">Spotted last Thursday docked here in Nice, on the Côte d'Azur in France, is the 82.6-metre classic yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a>. The historic vessel, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Krupp Germaniawerft</a> in 1930 and originally named Reveler, was commissioned by an American industrialist but was later converted to serve as USS Beaumont during World War II. After her military service, she returned to private use under various names, eventually becoming <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a>. Today, the motor yacht offers accommodation for 12 guests in five staterooms, with a crew of 17 members. Initially designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> has been refitted in 1999 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, with her latest refit completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Barcelona</a> this July. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines, she cruises comfortably at 13 knots, with a maximum range of 4,670 nautical miles.&nbsp;

83m classic yacht Talitha in Nice

The 83m classic yacht Talitha, built by Krupp Germaniawerft in 1930, is seen docked in Nice, France. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312354/image/large-e207811f0adc0dc1514ac06413ee084d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312354">The 71.1-metre classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haida 192971.1m (233'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1929">Haida 1929</a> was recently seen cruising through the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle, United States. Built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft (Company)">Krupp Germaniawerft</a> in 1929, she has sailed under various names such as Dona Amelia and has undergone multiple refits, notably in 2016, 2018, and most recently in 2023. Her exterior design was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>, while her interior was originally styled by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">&nbsp;J.G. Verges Design</a>, with significant contributions from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/477" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adam Lay Studio (Company)">Adam Lay Studio</a> during later refits. She is powered by original twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Krupp Mak (Company)">Krupp Mak</a> six-cylinder diesel engines, which are among the oldest working engines still in their original setting, allowing her to reach a maximum speed of 14 knots. With a volume of 720 GT, the classic yacht accommodates up to 12 guests in seven staterooms and can carry up to 18 crew members. Awarded Best Refitted Yacht in 2019, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haida 192971.1m (233'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1929">Haida 1929</a> features a spa, cinema, and an extended top deck for al fresco dining and spectacular sea views.&nbsp;

Classic motor yacht Haida 1929 in Seattle

The classic yacht Haida 1929, built by Krupp Germaniawerft, is seen cruising in Seattle, United States.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256646/image/large-b2c4557e93274801384af45980da31c7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256646">Seen here anchored off Saint-Tropez, France, last September is the classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a>. The superyacht dates back to 1927 when she was first designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>&nbsp;and later launched at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft (Company)">Krupp Germania Werft</a> in Germany in the year 1930. She was bought by Paul Getty in 1988 and was completely refitted in 1993 and 1999 with design updates by the late <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> nowadays combines the finest Art Deco features with contemporary style in her entertainment systems, sports equipment and functionality. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1930">Talitha</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests on board, 17 crew and has a maximum speed of 14.6 knots with a cruising speed of 13 knots.

Classic yacht Talitha in Saint-Tropez

The 83m classic yacht Talitha, built by Krupp Germaniawerft, is seen here anchored off Saint-Tropez, France

According to German yacht spotters, the classic 71.5-metre 1931 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Argossy71.5m (234'7&quot;)Krupp Germania Werft1931">Argossy</a>, previously Rossy One and originally Argosy, was discharged from a carrier vessel in Brake on 3rd January 2022. First arriving in Bremerhaven, the yacht was then towed by the tug En Avant 13 on the River Weser toward Brake.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215297/image/large-9601d87e80221c75c403187df34a2d47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215297">Like many classic vessels of her pedigree, the yacht has a spotted history, but it is known that in March 2021 she was acquired at an auction in Napoli, where she had laid-up after an incomplete rebuild for many years. At the moment her final destination within Germany is not known, but we expect that she will now undergo a major refit at one of the German shipyards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215300/image/large-43f2bed30649cf9c3ed8446576b2fe0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215300"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Argossy71.5m (234'7&quot;)Krupp Germania Werft1931">Argossy</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Krupp Germania Werft (Company)">Krupp Germania Werft</a> in the interwar period for Charles A. Stone of the New York bank Hayden-Stone, to designs by the legendary <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>. In 1934 she was sold to Sir Thomas Sopwith to be used as an escort ship to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper and Nicholsons</a> 39.56-metre J-Class <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a>. Sopwith rechristened the yacht Vita, and it is believed that she escorted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a> across the Atlantic to accompany her during her 1934 America's Cup races in Newport Rhode Island.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/51135/image/large-54de98309983e97d4dfcbee91353c656.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51135"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215298/image/large-a757da487a353cceba3b73109602f1f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215298">Sopwith retained the yacht until 1937 when his new yacht Philante, now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1937">Norge</a>, was completed for him. At this time Vita changed hands and was purchased by a French resident. While her wartime activities are unknown, by 1947 she was armed and renamed Ben Hecht, under which name she changed hands a number of times, until 1957 when she was put to work as a ferry running between Capri and Naples under the name Santa Maria Del Mare.&nbsp;In 2007 she was sold to an Italian owner and became Rossy One.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215299/image/large-bf49ba3a00e17d7c8db9181cdc559e99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215299">Under the name Rossy One restoration work began in Naples and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-rebuild-of-superyacht-santa-maria-del-mare-1931" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Italian designer Luca Dini was commissioned to return her to her classic glory</a>, creating a series of designs for the restoration of the superyacht. However, the rebuild project stalled and was latterly abandoned. This latest development and her arrival in Germany suggests that the completion of her restoration and the relaunch of this valuable piece of interwar maritime history may finally be concluded. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215296/image/large-deac26494717b142889b76cfd01bb7a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215296">

Classic 72m superyacht Argossy spotted in Bremerhaven

The 1931 classic yacht Argossy has been spotted in Germany where she may now be about to undergo restoration.

It has to be said, sometimes older is better and there are many in the industry who would say that sailing on a vintage yacht gives an unbeatable feeling which cannot be matched by today's high-tech vessels. For a select few owners, taking on a restoration project is extremely rewarding, as proven by the cases outlined in this list of classic yacht refits where vessels were brought back to their full potential after decades or even centuries of use.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vagrant39.0m (127'11&quot;)Herreshoff1913">Vagrant</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff</a>, 39m<img src="/uploads/store/photo/11648/image/large-9aa98906108d975407c2227f6a7d0615.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/11648">The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vagrant39.0m (127'11&quot;)Herreshoff1913">Vagrant</a>, built in 1913, was refitted in 2017 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman shipyard</a>, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra</a> revisiting her naval architecture. The refit included the reinstallation of her engineering systems and classic interior and the restoration of the deckhouse as well as brand new crew quarters. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SS Delphine78.55m (257'9&quot;)Great Lakes Engineering Works1921">SS Delphine</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/689" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Great Lakes Engineering Works (Company)">Great Lakes Engineering Works</a>, 78.55m<img src="/uploads/store/photo/98408/image/large-8591bd7113e7347c85b0275ea8eaf516.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98408">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SS Delphine78.55m (257'9&quot;)Great Lakes Engineering Works1921">SS Delphine</a>, built in 1921 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/689" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Great Lakes Engineering Works (Company)">Great Lakes Engineering Works</a> and first known as Dauntless, has had several refits, the most recent of which was carried out in Zeebrugge, Belgium, in 2003. The original owner's daughter conducted extensive research for the various refits, and the yacht currently calls back the roaring '20s, combining a classic feel with today's amenities and communication means. &nbsp; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haida 192971.1m (233'3&quot;)Krupp Germania Werft1929">Haida 1929</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Krupp Germania Werft (Company)">Krupp Germania Werft</a>, 71.1m<img src="/uploads/store/photo/53800/image/large-9de3c91ccf04e5fa4c4c1be73450a02c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53800">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>-class <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haida 192971.1m (233'3&quot;)Krupp Germania Werft1929">Haida 1929</a> has sailed under many previous names including Dona Amelia and has undergone several refit works, including in 2011, 2016 and 2018. This involved rebuilding the ship’s structural integrity, an extension of the sundeck and several alterations to the interior, such as the addition of a Hammam spa. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Over the rainbow of London35.0m (114'10&quot;)Dickie & Sons1930">Over the Rainbow of London</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dickie & Sons (Company)">Dickie &amp; Sons</a>, 35m <img src="/uploads/store/photo/30280/image/large-0e673654460e26aac388bafa74db8b6c.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/30280">The 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Over the rainbow of London35.0m (114'10&quot;)Dickie & Sons1930">Over the Rainbow of London</a>, a mono-hull displacement yacht built in 1930 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dickie & Sons (Company)">Dickie &amp; Sons</a>, was restored to glory in 1991 and had another refit in 2004 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondo Marine</a>, being held to the highest standards throughout her lifespan.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nahlin91.44m (300'0&quot;)John Brown & Sons1930">Nahlin</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Brown & Sons (Company)">John Brown &amp; Sons</a>, 91.44m (Credit: Giovanni Romero)<img src="/uploads/store/photo/39878/image/large-a5132adc2bc9e7f3c2b82929d9230185.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39878"> This <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Brown & Sons (Company)">John Brown &amp; Sons</a> build from 1930 is 91 metres in length and has a volume of 1,356 GT. She underwent a refit from 2006 to 2007 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>, and was then brought over to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> from 2007 to 2009 where her old steam turbines were replaced by diesel engines. She has gone through a total of five years of restoration since being purchased by her current owner.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>, 135.94m<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75270/image/large-67263cca37648ff4adad4b1c093ed31e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75270"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>, the 136-metre built in 1931 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>, featured original naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> revisited her naval architecture and her latest interior comes from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs.</a> The yacht is currently used as the presidential yacht for Turkey and once belonged to Atatürk.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malahne50.29m (164'12&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1937">Malahne</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard</a>, 50.29m <img src="/uploads/store/photo/41798/image/large-315d2c5f2192782eea621e046e52400d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41798">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malahne50.29m (164'12&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1937">Malahne</a>,&nbsp;measuring 50.29 metres and built in 1937, has had several refits, the latest of which happened in 2017. This refit brought her design back to the original and upgraded her to <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> class.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3572" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shemara64.68m (212'2&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft1938">Shemara</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a>, 64.68 <img src="/uploads/store/photo/22695/image/large-78e60326a7ca9a9cf1512dffc5461e75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22695">The 64.68-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3572" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shemara64.68m (212'2&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft1938">Shemara</a> has changed owners only twice since she was built in 1938. It was under the ownership of her most recent owner that she received maintenance works in 2016. The owner created a company for the extensive refit, Shemara Refit LLP. She was given a contemporary interior while keeping a lot of her original attributes, and she now runs on a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a> diesel-electric system.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alicia51.0m (167'4&quot;)Defoe Shipbuilding Co.1930">Alicia</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Defoe Shipbuilding Co. (Company)">Defoe Shipbuilding Co</a>., 51m <img src="/uploads/store/photo/68657/image/large-c6eaf8e16deceb4b854d39b7f5886f19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/68657"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alicia51.0m (167'4&quot;)Defoe Shipbuilding Co.1930">Alicia</a>, built in 1930 and known under many names including Janidore when she was built, has received a rebuild in 2015-2018 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southampton Marine Services Group (SMS) (Company)">Southampton Marine Services group</a>, during which she was given an almost entirely new steel hull and a completely new aluminium superstructure, with all of her onboard systems also being replaced.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a>, Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard, 39.56m <img src="/uploads/store/photo/94600/image/large-9a16e10d12e128a753a97a032b6ed91c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94600"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a> is a 39.56-metre J-class sailing yacht from Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles E. Nicholson,</a> who also designed the yacht’s exterior. She was restored to her full glory in the 1980s in a trailblazing restoration project which you can read all about <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-j-class-endeavour-and-royal-huisman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here.</a>

10 classic yacht refits and restorations

SYT has compiled a list of 10 yacht refits of iconic yachts that have been restored to their full glory. 

10 remarkable refits and restorations of classic yachts

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/100624/image/large-6db0aeff807b10748f8c612c20f59bd1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100624">The classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Krupp Germania Werft1930">Talitha</a> dates back to 1927 when she was first designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a> and later launched at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Krupp Germania Werft (Company)">Krupp Germania Werft</a> in Germany in the year 1930. She was bought by Paul Getty in 1988 and was completely refitted in 1993 and 1999 with design updates by the late <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talitha82.6m (270'12&quot;)Krupp Germania Werft1930">Talitha</a> nowadays combines the finest Art Deco features with contemporary style in her entertainment systems, sports equipment and functionality. Here she is spotted anchored off Île Sainte-Marguerite near Cannes on the French Riviera.

The 82m classic yacht Talitha in Cannes

The classic yacht Talitha from 1930 recently seen spending time on the French Riviera anchored outside Cannes. 