Croatia

Uljanik Shipyard

Launched in 1938, the history of the remarkable 117.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ansaldo (Company)">Ansaldo</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> unfolds as a captivating narrative of unforeseen twists and wartime transformations. Built by the Genoa-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ansaldo (Company)">Ansaldo</a> for Italian state-owned company Regia Azienda Monopolio Banane (RAMB), the vessel features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ansaldo (Company)">Ansaldo</a> and boasts a robust steel hull and lines typical of her period, with distinct features reminiscent of military functionality.Originally destined for service in the banana trade between Africa and Italy under the name Ramb III, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a>'s journey took an unexpected turn with the outbreak of World War II. The grand vessel, instead of ferrying bananas, found herself under the command of the Italian army, reborn as an auxiliary cruiser with a newfound role in the theatre of war transporting meat for the Italian army in Libya.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310593/image/large-b3793fd1459694b7f54975ca36a4475e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310593">Amidst the tumult of war, Ramb III faced a perilous encounter while in the Libyan port of Benghazi when she was struck by torpedoes from the British submarine, HMS Triumph. Unsunk, the yacht survived the attack and sailed 900 miles towards Sicily, Italy, before being hauled to San Marco shipyard in Trieste.As Italy capitulated to the Nazi’s in September 1943, her identity was once again changed. From here, the Germans completed her repairs and converted her into a minelayer named Kiebitz – the German word for the Lapwing bird, whose crest indicates a royal status and whose long, sharp beak is a symbol of his violent nature. During this time, Kiebitz is alleged to have laid over 5,000 mines in the northern Adriatic area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310594/image/large-bd8ec418bbda3d965516d051dfcc0c25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310594">On 25 November 1944, the vessel faced a formidable setback, hit in an Allied aircraft strike while anchored in Rijeka, Croatia, sinking the yacht. In 1948 the Brodospas supply ship company came to Kiebitz's aid and the vessel was hauled to the surface, using a pioneering technology based on air cylinders, and transported to the Pula-based shipbuilding company, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/880" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Uljanik Shipyard (Company)">Uljanik</a>. There, against the odds, a meticulous reconstruction took place, breathing new life into the resilient vessel which was relaunched in 1952.&nbsp;She was first transformed into a naval training ship, where she found a new role within the ranks of the Yugoslav Navy, before she was used as a residential yacht and sailed under the name she retains to this day – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> – which translates in several languages to seagull.&nbsp;Despite a pitfalled start to life, the yacht soon garnered distinguished status among the people of Yugoslavia, when Marshal Josip Broz Tito, often revered as the alleged 'Father' of the Yugoslav Republic, was seen conducting an inspection of the boats in the Yugoslav Navy from her deck in 1952. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310588/image/large-3b03f5a2adfd180ea8680447e31bcec1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310588">Elevated to an iconic status, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> became synonymous with Tito's leadership and the pride of the nation. She came to the attention of the world stage in March 1953 when Marshal Tito travelled onboard the vessel from Yugoslavia to the iconic River Thames in London, in response to an invitation from the British government and Prime Minister Winston Churchill.&nbsp;Tito, enamoured by the allure that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> brought to both himself and his regime, often used the vessel for parties and foreign visits from world leaders. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> played host to a plethora of visitors including Nikita Khrushchev, Muammar Gaddafi, and Indira Gandhi, all of which graced her decks during their visits. It is also rumoured that Tito welcomed esteemed film stars Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a>, following Richard’s portrayal of the Yugoslav president in the 1973 film ‘Battle of Sutjeska’. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310589/image/large-cdc14d9e7df1df5c4afd4a6854229a2a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310589">For the next 27 years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> remained in Tito’s service, participating in official duties for a total of 549 days, 318 of which the Marshal was onboard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> remained an integral part of Tito's maritime legacy, up until the leader's passing in 1980, with his last journey onboard taking place in 1979. As the geopolitical landscape shifted with the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a>'s destiny took a new course. She became the property of the Montenegrin government, where the spaces of “the Marshal’s Deck” were opened for visits to schools, and organisations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310590/image/large-b2713304170b780b1b0c9e5a6aaa1009.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310590"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> was then relocated to Boka Kotorska in Montenegro and at the end of the 1990s she was sold to John Paul Papanicolaou, the same Greek yachtsman who owned the iconic 99.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canadian Vickers (Company)">Canadian Vickers</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.15m (325'4&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a>. He entrusted Rijeka’s shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viktor Lenac Shipyard (Company)">Viktor Lenac</a> with the task of repair, however bankruptcy led to the repairs not being completed.In 2006, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> was proclaimed to be an object of Croatian cultural heritage Initially moored on the quayside of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viktor Lenac Shipyard (Company)">Viktor Lenac Shipyard</a> in Kostrena, a suburb of Rijeka, the vessel later found a new resting place along the enchanting Rijeka waterfront. However, in September 2008 a leak emerged on the starboard side of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a>'s hull, leading to a partial sinking.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310592/image/large-c00f5141576317f056aac2395f436e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310592"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> remained here until 22 May 2009, when the city of Rijeka acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> for $150,000, a transaction that received confirmation from the High Mercantile Court of Croatia. In a visionary move to breathe new life into the historic vessel, the Mayor of Rijeka made a significant announcement on 16 July 2014 that she would be leased out for mixed use to serve a dual purpose.A portion of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> would be dedicated to a museum, carefully curated to showcase the former President's private rooms and selected engineering spaces. This initiative sought to preserve not only the maritime heritage represented by the vessel, but also to offer visitors a glimpse into the personal quarters of the esteemed Yugoslavian leader.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310591/image/large-90227a3707e839b3d1619c21828a438b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310591">She would also be used as a vibrant hub for commercial activities, with the vision of transforming her decks into spaces for a hotel, restaurants, and bars. This innovative approach aimed not only to safeguard the vessel's historical significance but also to create a dynamic and engaging environment that echoed the footsteps of history while catering to contemporary needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4494/image/large-7801108e46fb5449592d70a32d578bab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4494">The ambitious refit and rejuvenation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> was undertaken by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dalmont d.o.o. (Company)">Dalmont</a> in Kraljevica, Croatia, with an estimated cost of approximately €8 million. Although the refit encountered a brief pause in May 2023, the project has since resumed its course. Progress has been steady, with an anticipated completion date set for 2024. The meticulous work being undertaken by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dalmont d.o.o. (Company)">Dalmont</a> signifies a commitment to preserving <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a>'s storied legacy while ushering it into a new era of functionality and purpose.Upon the completion of the refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a> is destined for a prominent position in the Rijeka port. The vessel will be transformed into a dual-purpose haven, serving as both a museum and a small hotel with a select number of rooms. Thanks to the project, 80 percent of the ship will be restored, conserved and made available to visitors, while the remaining 20 percent of the space will be reserved for “non-museum” features, such as the restaurant/café bar and hotel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4495/image/large-a31dd255f82d37dc467f78470aa7caea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4495">This thoughtful fusion of history and hospitality ensures that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeb-T117.3m (384'10&quot;)Ansaldo1939">Galeb</a>'s allure continues to captivate visitors, offering them a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the maritime heritage of Croatia, while focusing on the events that played a significant part in her life.This article is featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/issue-48-superyacht-times-newspaper" target="_blank">Issue 48</a>&nbsp;of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

117m Ansaldo superyacht Galeb's resilient odyssey

Sophie Spicknell takes a look at Galeb’s expansive history, from wartime woes to a rejuvenating refit. 



Yacht history: The resilient odyssey of the 117m yacht Galeb

10 classic yachts for sale

Discover 10 of classical yachts for sale hand selected by the SuperYacht Times editorial team.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264265/image/large-371f58b73c5c3f25205a7d76fe941070.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264265">Currently docked in Malta, is the 54.16-metre classic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seagull II54.16m (177'8&quot;)Uljanik Shipyard1952">Seagull II</a>. She was launched as the coastal passenger ship Vladimir Nazor, named after the well-known Croatian author, in 1952 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/880" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Uljanik Shipyard (Company)">Uljanik Shipyard</a> in Croatia. In its first 50 years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seagull II54.16m (177'8&quot;)Uljanik Shipyard1952">Seagull II</a> connected the cities of Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Kotor and Split and was able to carry up to 700 passengers. Extensively rebuilt in 2004-2005 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/881" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BrodoTrogir (Company)">Shipyard Trogir</a>, also in Croatia, she was then successfully employed as a charter vessel, with notable guests including Bono and Henrik Christian, the crown prince of Denmark.Featuring an exterior and interior design from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/813" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Line ltd. (Company)">Water Line</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seagull II54.16m (177'8&quot;)Uljanik Shipyard1952">Seagull II</a> can accommodate as many as 12 guests between six luxurious staterooms, as well as a crew of nine. The classic superyacht is currently listed for sale with an asking price of €5,900,000, take a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="54m classic superyacht Seagull II is now for sale (2021-05-21 15:30:00 +0200)">onboard here</a>.

Classic superyacht Seagull II in Malta

The 54m classic superyacht Seagull II, built by the Uljanik Shipyard, is seen here docked in Malta.

The 54.16-metre classic superyacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/seagull-ii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Seagull II is for sale</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seagull II54.16m (177'8&quot;)Uljanik Shipyard1952">Seagull II</a> was launched in 1952 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/880" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Uljanik Shipyard (Company)">Uljanik Shipyard</a> in Croatia. Her exterior and interior design come from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/813" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Line ltd. (Company)">Water Line Ltd</a>. and she was extensively rebuilt in 2004-2005 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/881" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shipyard Trogir (Company)">Shipyard Trogir</a>, also in Croatia. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196151/image/large-5ba987f86234a759e4b3e1a876120350.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196151">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> can sleep as many as 12 guests between her six staterooms, and she also accommodates a crew of nine. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196133/image/large-46f7c3a80ba7be500f2f7ba15ab8814a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196133"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196131/image/large-ee7183697ed0df82454b19d8a4bd0345.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196131">Over the years she has been successfully employed as a charter vessel, with notable guests including Bono and Henrik Christian, the crown prince of Denmark.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196144/image/large-0911d408bdf6754da6fec2b09559c63d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196144"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196148/image/large-7c0f6fb82b4774b0e591fec2e0b191e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196148">During her rebuild the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/water-line-ltd-design/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Water Line, yacht for sale</a>, had completely renewed interiors. Her mechanical elements were also updated, raising her to the level of a contemporary yacht, though still with her classic aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196150/image/large-f784d6383b7b44ab15181bf1b569a753.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196150"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196141/image/large-5502a7daa180054486ecd9343939c706.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196141">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> cruises at 12 knots and reaches a top speed of 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196132/image/large-e2f7f635d61cea1b15d6425ee4303844.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196132"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196134/image/large-f25c3ee52f911869c03b2c8d564ece01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196134">

Classic superyacht Seagull II for sale

The classic superyacht Seagull II is for sale, the superyacht was launched in 1952.

54m classic superyacht Seagull II is now for sale

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105225/image/large-08ec684c8e2b7174f415f2e48bfd0fb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105225">Built in Pula, Croatia, the classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seagull II54.16m (177'8&quot;)Uljanik Shipyard1952">Seagull II&nbsp;</a>started life out in 1952 as the coastal passenger ship Noza, named after the well-known Croatian author Vladimir Noza. In its first 50 years, the 54-metre vessel connected the cities of Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Kotor and Split and was able to carry up to 700 passengers at a time. She was acquired by her current owner in 2004 who painstakingly refurbished the vessel and converted her into the luxury yacht we see today. A new Art Nouveau interior captures the style of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seagull II54.16m (177'8&quot;)Uljanik Shipyard1952">Seagull II's</a> original launch period of the 50s. Here she is seen in the city of Birgu on the island of Malta.

The classic yacht Seagull II in Malta

Spotted in her home base of Malta is the 54-metre classic yacht Seagull II from 1952 which once operated as a Croatian passenger vessel. 

The classic motor yacht Seagull II in Grand Harbour

The Croatian design firm 2Pixel Studio has sent us more details on their latest conversion project, Vis. Superyacht Vis, once owned by Marshal Tito, was built by the Uljanik shipyard in 1956 as the Headquarter Command Ship of Yugoslav Navy forces. Vis served almost 50 years as a navy command ship, until the current owner bought it directly from the army in 2002. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134172/image/large-c38f8126a2bce0b5874a45e12c971fbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134172">When she was owned by Tito high profile guests were regularly on board the yacht. The members of the British Royal Family resided twice on the ship, Richard Burton and Sofia Loren were also among the guests invited by Tito. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134173/image/large-273ab0d0af12b69e5dcf77a1e05f9426.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134173">Vis measures 58 metres in length, has a beam of 8.9 metres with a total displacement of 670t and 3m draught. She was built to the highest specifications of her time; iron hull and aluminium superstructure, three auxiliary engines with generators as sources of electrical energy. This boat was run by two slow-motion, now worn out, diesel engines of 1,000hp each. Originally the boat interior was equipped with two saloons and 32 cabins with 52 berths, and all the decks were coated with 6cm of well-preserved high quality teak wood. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134174/image/large-bf480542dc7190ef8a1cd4232c72f5c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134174">Optimal reconstruction of the boat implies conversion into luxury yacht, floating mini hotel or charter boat to SOLAS regulations. The current plans are to convert the vessel into a luxury yacht for 12 passengers. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134175/image/large-404c4ff9ca4e411b2f67845eaddae789.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134175">Initial investments have already been made in the technical side of the project, as these will remain the same regardless of the final purpose of the vessel. 2pixel design studio +385 52 350 772 <a href="mailto:info@2pixel.hr?subject=Refit%20of%20Vis%20article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@2pixel.hr</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.2pixel.hr">www.2pixel.hr</a>

Superyacht refit project Vis by 2Pixel Studio

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124336/image/large-5a9f5b66188a3319b18274fb086b7a92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124336">Seagull II cruising off CannesThe 54m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1300">Seagull II</a> cruising off Cannes on 25 May 2007. Seagull II was built by the Uljanik Shipyard in 1952 as a passenger vessel. In 2004 she arrived at the Trogir shipyard where she was converted into a yacht over the next two years. The redesign and project management was done by the Croatian based architects Water Line Consulting. Seagull II is based in Valletta, Malta from where she is available for charters in the Mediterranean. By Merijn de Waard