Netherlands

Scheepswerf Schouten

<p><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308893/image/large-eb3ffd33801d6559b0ac7454af186627.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308893">Seen last summer anchored in Portofino, Italy, is the 59-metre expedition yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Capella C59.0m (193'7&quot;)Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot1968">Capella C</a>. Built in 1968 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/882" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot (Company)">Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot</a> in the Netherlands and originally designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Schouten (Company)">Scheepswerf Schouten</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Capella C59.0m (193'7&quot;)Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot1968"><em>Capella C</em></a> first served the Royal Dutch Navy as an auxiliary hydrographic vessel, before transitioning to a pilot vessel role in Rotterdam Harbour. Transformed into a luxury expedition yacht in 1985, she later underwent a significant refit in 2017 that modernised her features, adding a full-size helicopter deck, and redesigning her exterior decks to carry two 9-metre tenders. Constructed from steel, the 902 GT yacht accommodates up to 22 guests in 11 staterooms and provides quarters for up to 17 crew members, supporting a high standard of service. Her design includes triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> diesel engines, which enable a maximum cruising range of 4,500 nautical miles at 10 knots, making her suitable for long-range expeditions.&nbsp;</p>

59m explorer yacht Capella C in Portofino 

The 59-metre expedition yacht Capella C, built in 1968, was seen anchored here in Portofino, Italy. 