About Charles E. Nicholson

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Charles E. Nicholson

Built in 1931 by <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>, the 58.8-metre classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is ready for the charter market following an extensive two-year restoration. The iconic superyacht has been given a new lease of life by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a> and now brings opulence and exquisite detail to a whole new level.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252181/image/large-b1c4ed491448f0e76595b6ada0981d5c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252181"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is one of the few surviving yachts of her era, and has lived a colourful life. Her story takes place in 1929 when Montague Stanley Napier placed an order for a new 58.8-metre steel superyacht, but sadly passed away before he could take delivery in 1931. As a result of this, she was sold to aeroplane builder Sir Richard Fairey, who named her Evadne. In the years to follow, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> had only four owners and was given various names, such as Zapala and Gaviota IV.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252206/image/large-77105a79b3983787b748fff8120b018c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252206"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> was well-maintained and underwent numerous modifications in her lifetime, and during World War II she was even modified to serve as a navy vessel. In 1962, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> was purchased by Hungarian businessman Robert de Balkany who named her after his first two daughters, Marina and Alexandra. He also decorated the interior in a bold Savoir blue in honour of his wife, Princess Maria Gabriella of the House of Savoy<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252205/image/large-44c2726770014687d153d93bd2e8d910.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252205"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> came onto the market again in 2016 for the first time in 53 years and was sold in 2017. At the hands of her new devoted owner and the remarkably talented team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>, work began to restore her back to her 1930s heyday.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252180/image/large-c667269a43751120fd0afa24a4e97c07.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252180">The two-year restoration involved strengthening large parts of her steelworks, while preserving as much of her original riveted construction by <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>. Her powertrains were refurbished and her timber was replaced, while still retaining a great amount of her original woodwork. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> now harnesses a modern electrical system onboard, but wherever possible <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> sought out original materials, such as lignum vitae within her stern tube bearings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252204/image/large-fafa7c6cb0281d04c8b862b4a7566bb3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252204">The interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> has been restored back to her original glory, with a soft Art-Deco design by London-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Muza Lab (Company)">Muza Lab</a>. The design team used the archives of the National Maritime Museum and the original plans of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> to ensure an authentic vision and to pay homage to her spirit and heritage. The result is a wistful world of the 1930s cradled in an ambience of nostalgia. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252185/image/large-af92a67c80d787a8285bf73db449fd87.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252185"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s guests will be treated like luxury onboard, much like her distinguished alumni of Frank Sinatra and Salvador Dali. Marala also featured in the 2001 film The Cat’s Meow, in which she represented William Randolph Hearst’s yacht, Oneida.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252186/image/large-3364d989bc01edee89bbb055e57bf161.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252186">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> remains similar to her original design with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Muza Lab (Company)">Muza Lab</a> describing it as ‘Gatsby-esque glamour’ with a skylight and working fireplace. Her stunning dining area allows for seating for up to 12 guests, surrounded by wood panelling and period chandeliers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252191/image/large-e8d0d8655a7894d5b605dcb602b780a3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252191"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252193/image/large-a06856d2ef16d5a185e6cd3c6969f395.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252193"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252189/image/large-d0854e1711ddb3898dc5b2875bc5df3d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252189">Each of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s six staterooms are a work of art, with her owner’s suite situated on the main deck. The master stateroom has its own private access starboard into a delightful lounge area and includes an opulent ensuite bathroom with his-and-hers sinks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252194/image/large-2757e98f1525b56c12a312260ecc762a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252194"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252197/image/large-72d336d30a1f76574aca55ba8df69b24.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252197"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252198/image/large-2d9de839a03c3d3a7ccbf26db6e86d5b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252198">The remaining five guest staterooms of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> are located on the lower deck and include a full-beam VIP suite aft and three double staterooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Her twin stateroom includes the original sleigh bed which has been beautifully restored and carefully lengthened.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252201/image/large-8b324020b458cd7c20a3accd1d4499ca.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252201"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252202/image/large-7a5327a3be70ae9c0eebd6c08677459c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252202"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252200/image/large-b4014ec2cde0c9995d5bbf515b9deb16.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252200">The exterior spaces of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> also live up to the expectations of her interior. She features a copper spa Jacuzzi pool and plenty of informal banquet seating. Another unique detail onboard is her teak ‘treasure chest’ that houses an outdoor cocktail bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252183/image/large-ae6f29f33829ee5ace9716319b5f46e3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252183"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252182/image/large-cfa3304da729f261581eefa853bd109d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252182">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is able to reach a top speed of 13 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 11 knots from her original 1931 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is ready for charter in Summer 2023, cruising the West Mediterranean, the Adriatic and possibly Greece with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252207/image/large-383c21dc2913ba523c0dfe3a7cae9ac0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252207">

A first look at the interiors of the 59m superyacht Marala

A first look onboard the 50m Camper and Nicholsons superyacht Marala following her two year restoration. 

Onboard the 59m superyacht Marala following her two-year restoration

In 2022 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> celebrated 240 years in business. Few companies can boast such longevity. Ever fewer can claim a dozen world firsts, which have allowed the firm to sail ahead of the fleet since 1782. The passion for invention began in 1809. A 16-year-old shipwright named William Camper joined an unremarkable boatyard in Gosport on England’s south coast. His apprenticeship certificate is now deemed so important that it’s housed in Britain’s National Maritime Museum. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241649/image/large-1335ec890609a5590dc4be09f4eb9481.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241649">William Camper’s first recorded launch was Breeze. At the King’s Cup this 16.5m cutter sliced competitors from the Royal Yacht Squadron to shreds. Squadron members fought among themselves to commission Camper for their new build. Earls, Viscounts and Members of Parliament ordered racing boats 15m, 25m and even 35m in length — an astounding size for the day. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241648/image/large-4b33f3c5582611b1e668089f84a8057e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241648">Camper’s designs sailed the seven seas. His 24m schooner Nancy Dawson explored north past Point Barrow in Alaska, the point of no return for Arctic exploration. On her journey back to England she became the first yacht to circumnavigate the globe.In 1842 the 14-year-old Ben Nicholson joined the firm. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper and Nicholson</a> expanded the Gosport yard from racing yachts into “English gentlemans’ floating hotels” — the luxury yachts familiar today. Nicholson’s ultimate design was 44-metre Amphitrite. This magnificent schooner belonged to a Scottish aristocrat, then a Swedish industrialist, followed by a German production company where she starred in 40 television shows. Now a cadet training vessel, Amphitrite remains one of the world’s oldest working yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241650/image/large-24a40d25de0fc46a9606d93c9f1170f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241650">The ‘s’ was added to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> after Ben Nicholson’s three sons took the helm. The middle child, Charles E Nicholson, showed little early promise. Yet once introduced to the Gosport shipyard in 1888, he began styling racing yachts like it was his God-given gift. His first racing commission, Coquette, scooped 110 prizes in her first competitive season. For the once-in-a-generation naval architect, far greater accolades were to come.&nbsp;Charles E Nicholson lived through boom, bust, two World Wars and an era of changing aspirations, materials and racing rules. He led <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> to victory in all. With the 23-metre Istria <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles</a> scored two world firsts: the lightweight composite hull and the Marconi racing rig. Istria&nbsp;took an incredible 35 flags from 36 starts, causing the entire racing industry (including the royal yacht itself) to ape her style.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241653/image/large-fb6767408f05878f26d9f6c937d5d328.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241653">The list goes on. With the 29.5m 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>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles</a> came closer to winning the America’s Cup than any competitor until the 1980s, losing on a technicality. With the 75.5-metre Philante, he designed the biggest private motor yacht built in Britain until modern times. Philante served with honour during World War Two, running seven treacherous Atlantic crossings. Today she sails with distinction as the Royal Norwegian yacht KS Norge. Legends never die.&nbsp;After World War Two, the coming generation of Peter and George Nicholson reinvented the yacht industry once again. Having largely been associated with yacht design and build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> formed a new division for yacht charter. In Gosport, Peter pioneered GRP production yachts that sold by the hundred. These included 45.57-metre Chambel IV. Today she cruises as <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/northwind-ii" target="_blank">Northwind II</a>, with her 22k gold taps installed by the designer who styled John F Kennedy’s White House.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241651/image/large-81a01e5eab56476f03271076558c556e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241651">Around 1950, George Nicholson moved to Cannes to help <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>’ appointed agent Derek Burton to generate a refit business. In 1961, their hard-earned success led to the formation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> International, the brokerage wing of the company. The brokerage side of the business performed steadily, and the company set many records for the most expensive yachts sold, becoming leaders in the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241652/image/large-649284fa62e150778113263c3ed4dbed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241652">During the 1960s, offices opened in Palma and Monaco and by 1992 the business had crossed the Atlantic. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">C&amp;N</a> established offices all across North America, making the company a household name from the Mediterranean to California. The company expanded the scope of services to sale &amp; purchase, charter, new-build, yacht management, crew placement, insurance, and charter management.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/camper-nicholsons-international" target="_blank">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>’ latest investment is in the industry’s first Innovation &amp; Technology Hub. While other agencies rely on third-party software, the company now operates bespoke platforms for its seven divisions. This new tech solution delivers real time access on charter revenue, crew costs, insurance premiums and thousands of other metrics to brokers, owners and partners. As decisions on sale and charter increasingly rely on actionable data, the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">&nbsp;Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> platforms draw from the industry’s largest yachting database. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192623/image/large-899cf5b24fdaf721f286e62afdf9b4da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192623">In 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> sold <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="105m superyacht Lady Moura has been sold (2021-06-18 17:15:00 +0200)">105m Lady Moura in the industry’s largest in-house brokerage deal for some time</a>. The vessel, a top ten superyacht at the time of her launch, was virtually marketed in a metaverse arena by the oldest name in yachting. A name that has kept inventing for 240 years. &nbsp;Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper and Nicholsons</a> is proud to have a team with solid experience including sales brokers, charter professionals, naval architects, master mariners, and other yachting experts with thorough understanding of codes of practice, rules and regulations, technical expertise, administration, commercial awareness and the more subjective factors of yachting to advise owners and captains and meet every client’s requirements.

240 years of Camper and Nicholsons

Camper & Nicholsons celebrates 240 years and we took a look back on the history of the brand.

Celebrating 240 years of Camper & Nicholsons

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211645/image/large-3aa890700f973249145492d533c91540.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211645">Spotted on Tuesday en route to Amsterdam, is the 36.9-metre classic yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.9m (121'1&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a>. Previously known as Fair Maid, she was originally built in 1928 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper and Nicholson</a> in Gosport, United Kingdom. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.9m (121'1&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a> features exterior design by <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> and interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford</a>. She was completely renovated in 1996 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> and included extensive engineering works and a survey of her steel hull and systems. She stayed loyal to the shipyard and returned for refits in both 2006 and 2013. The classic gentleman’s motor yacht, which was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53772" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1928 classic motor yacht Fair Lady has been sold (2021-09-24 16:15:00 +0200)">recently sold</a>, is able to accommodate up-to eight guests and a crew of six in a stateroom layout of a master suite, one double, one twin and two singles. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gardner (Company)">Gardner</a> 8L3B 231 horsepower engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.9m (121'1&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a> can reach a top speed of 12 knots.

1928 Classic yacht Fair Lady en route to Amsterdam

The 37m classic yacht Fair Lady, built by Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard, is seen here cruising en route to Amsterdam.

The classic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper and Nicholsons</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.9m (121'1&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a> has been sold. The deal was concluded with Chris Cecil Wright of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright & Partners (Company)">Cecil Wright &amp; Partners</a> representing both parties. The classic 1928 yacht had a last known asking price of €5,750,000 and was sold in an off market deal. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168846/image/large-e15decb9bcb9a4b6f95e526826a945d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168846">The yacht, which came on the market this year, features exterior design by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/charles-e-nicholson" target="_blank">Charles E. Nicholson</a> and interior by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/john-munford" target="_blank">John Munford</a>. She was completely renovated in 1996 by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/pendennis" target="_blank">Pendennis</a> and included extensive engineering works and a survey of her steel hull and systems. She stayed loyal to the shipyard and returned for refits in both 2006 and 2013.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168868/image/large-b0509ba40b9fcabc9e335707e1bb36da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168868"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168867/image/large-53104f948e126eccdfacb6d162f83f6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168867">The classic yacht is in immaculate condition following her various refits and has been retained in an genuine classic style, with modern and upgraded systems.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/40747" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The 42 metre Fair Lady restored to her former glory (2013-06-17 00:00:00 +0200)">The 42 metre Fair Lady restored to her former glory</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="39m classic motor yacht Fair Lady finds a new owner (2019-04-24 11:00:00 +0200)">39m classic motor yacht Fair Lady finds a new owner</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52089" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Interview: Fair Lady's owner on the joys of chartering his classic Scottish yacht (2020-12-31 10:00:00 +0100)">Interview: Fair Lady's owner on the joys of chartering his classic Scottish yacht</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Classic yacht Fair Lady in Gibraltar (2021-06-24 08:00:00 +0200)">Classic yacht Fair Lady in Gibraltar</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168843/image/large-28891f490de400ad8c6e225d57623bd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168843"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168838/image/large-cdc08e454814eff4ec4c33d41db94bcc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168838">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gardner (Company)">Gardner</a> 8L3B 231hp engines, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/fair-lady" target="_blank">Fair Lady</a> can reach a top speed 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168845/image/large-d927c12e36491bdeabfe3a1b260c2d64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168845">

Motor yacht Fair Lady sold 

The 1928 classic motor yacht Fair Lady has been sold, she had a last known asking price of €5,750,000. 

1928 classic motor yacht Fair Lady has been sold 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199171/image/large-8136d373e783b13945aeca02d1b52335.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199171">Seen here in Gibraltar, is the 36.9-metre classic yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.9m (121'1&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a>. Previously known as Fair Maid, she was originally built in 1928 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper and Nicholson</a> in Gosport, United Kingdom. Her exterior design by <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> and interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford</a> was completely renovated in 1996 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> and included extensive engineering works and a survey of her steel hull and systems. The classic gentleman’s motor yacht is able to accommodate up-to eight guests and a crew of six in a stateroom layout of a master suite, one double, one twin and two singles. Powered by twin Gardner 8L3B 231hp engines,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.9m (121'1&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a> can reach a top speed 12 knots.

Classic yacht Fair Lady in Gibraltar

The 37m classic yacht Fair Lady built by Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard, is seen here in Gibraltar.

The 49.3-metre <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> classic schooner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion of the Seas49.29m (161'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1910">Orion of the Seas</a>, has been sold. Launched in Gosport, U.K. in 1910 as Sylvana, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion of the Seas49.29m (161'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1910">Orion of the Seas</a> was designed by the renowned naval architect <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> and constructed for the Spanish royal family. Over the century, Orion has changed hands and names, a number of times, first purchased from her Spain owners by Colonel Courteney CE Morgan, who returned her to England and retained her in Portsmouth. In later years she was transferred to Dutch and then Argentinian registry, where she remained for many decades. Her previous names include&nbsp;Pays de France, Le Matin, Diane and Vira.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193728/image/large-92636bdd2cd24a5ba6995fe57caa4119.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193728">During her 111 years afloat, the schooner’s condition gradually deteriorated, with a number of catastrophes, including a severe fire in the 1930s and the loss of both of her masts in the 1960s. &nbsp;It was her previous owners that put the two-masted schooner through a complete rebuild between 2003 and 2005, in a purpose-built facility at Classic Works of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="La Ciotat Shipyards (Company)">La Ciotat Shipyards</a>, France. During this monumental two-year rebuild, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyds Ships (Company)">Lloyds</a> maritime insurers supervised the work and ensured she would be returned to her original Lloyds 20A1 classification - the highest available standard afforded to wooden yachts of her era. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/45788/image/large-95e8c10229d15656bf62337401da4805.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45788">Every effort was made by her restoration team to ensure that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion of the Seas49.29m (161'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1910">Orion</a>'s originality was restored, while raising her to the standard of her modern counterparts. During the refit, her hull was brought down to its steel frame, which was galvanised and painted, her original keelson and stern timbers were retained, some 70% of her planking was restored and refastened. In addition, her original interview was rebuilt, though with contemporary editions, and her galley and mechanical elements were refurbished or replaced.&nbsp;Today<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion of the Seas49.29m (161'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1910">&nbsp;Orion of the Seas</a> has a composite construction of teak and iroko planking, with teak decks, an entire teak superstructure and mahogany interior joinery. The schooner cruises at 11 knots, with a top speed under engine of 13 knots. She can accommodate up to 10 guests between her five staterooms, alongside a crew of seven.&nbsp;She was sold by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sandeman Company (Company)">Sandeman Yacht Company</a> representing the seller, with Yves Di Lena at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2493" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YDL Yachting (Company)">YDL Yachting</a> introducing the buyer.&nbsp;

Schooner Orion of the Seas sold

The 49m metre classic Camper & Nicholsons schooner, Orion of the Seas, which was launched in 1910 in Gosport, has been sold. 

49m classic schooner Orion of the Seas sold

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

Originally built in 1928 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper and Nicholson</a>, the 39.16-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.92m (121'2&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a> has found a new owner, thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> representing both the buyer and the seller. Her exterior design by <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> and interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford</a> was completely renovated in 1996 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> and included extensive engineering works and a survey of her steel hull and systems. She stayed loyal to the shipyard and returned for refits in both 2006 and 2013.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/6295/image/large-76a4ec9983f9d58878604de07eee702f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6295"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/6293/image/large-a09a45c735761ad994c572e6b6b7241f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6293">The classic gentleman’s motor yacht is able to accommodate up to eight guests and a crew of seven in a stateroom layout of a master suite, one double, one twin and two singles. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/6287/image/large-4d156ece97986dc1d6af5703c65fb388.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6287"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/6285/image/large-b274b464825a6c3eba6d80c9c338e47a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6285">Powered by twin Gardner 8L3B 231hp engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.92m (121'2&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a> can reach a top speed 12 knots. At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fair Lady36.92m (121'2&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1928">Fair Lady</a> had an asking price of €5,750,000.

39m classic motor yacht Fair Lady finds a new owner

Originally built in 1928 by Camper and Nicholson, the 39.16-metre yacht Fair Lady has found a new owner.

The 58.85-metre superyacht Marala (ex: Evadne; Zapala; Gaviota IV) has been sold, it has been announced. Built in 1931 by the Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard, the classic superyacht was designed by Charles E. Nicholson and came on to the market in 2016 for the first time in 53 years.

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Incredibly, her new owner is just the fourth in her 86 years of cruising. She features an interior that matches her classic exterior look, with teak furniture, silk wall coverings and polished brass. Marala was sold with Camper &amp; Nicholsons’ Jean-Marie Recamier representing the seller, with special thanks to Miles Clark of Seanergy in Hong Kong. Her last known asking price was €10,000,000.

The 59m classic superyacht Marala sold

The team behind the award-winning refit of the classic 50-metre motor yacht Malahne, G.L. Watson &amp; Co, are at it again; this time to restore and upgrade the 36-metre classic superyacht Dear B that was launched as Cacouna in March 1932. 

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Currently located in Turkey, the refit will be carried out by Dunya Yachts in Pendik with G.L. Watson &amp; Co. taking on the roles as exterior and interior designers as well as owner’s representative. 

From initial renderings, it would seem the refit will include a substantial amount of structural changes to the upper and main decks. 

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Dear B’s past is a colourful one, having been passed down several ownerships since her life started nearly 80 years ago. The yacht was built by Camper &amp; Nicholsons’ Gosport yard to a design by Charles E. Nicholson. Following her service in the second World War, the yacht was sold for the fourth time and renamed Wilelka. Based in Cannes in the 1950’s and operating under the name Olnico, the yacht made headlines after hosting Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher on their honeymoon. 

In recent years Dear B has been kept in southern Turkish waters.

1932 classic superyacht Cacouna to undergo major refit

Edmiston has today announced the sale of the 36.58 metre sailing yacht Shamrock V. Originally built in 1930 by Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard for Sir. Thomas Lipton - the founder of Lipton tea - she is the only wooden J-Class yacht ever built. 
	 

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	Shamrock V has been well maintained throughout her lifetime, and features naval architecture and exterior design by Charles E. Nicholson. She underwent a refit in 2001 at Pendennis Shipyard, which saw Dykstra Naval Architects collaborate on her exterior and undertake her interior design in it’s entirety. Today, she accommodates up to eight guests over a luxurious four cabin layout.

Shamrock V was sold with Edmiston representing both the buyer and the seller in the deal. At the time of sale she was listed at an asking price of €6,000,000.

The 37m J-Class superyacht Shamrock V sold

The 50 metre classic motor yacht Malahne was launched recently after an extensive 30 month refit at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, UK. Originally launched in 1937, the almost 80 year old vessel was designed by Charles E. Nicholson and built by Camper &amp; Nicholsons. Amongst her extensive modifications were a drastic restoration of her interior and exterior to a sophisticated and contemporary standard, whilst also being modernised to be fully classed by Lloyd’s Register and compliant with the MCA Large Yacht Code (LY3).<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152909/image/large-41608b9d4bf2405a47b56013897f23cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152909">The impressive project was brought to life by Nicholas Edmiston, Chairman of Edmiston &amp; Company who has also played a vital part in the restoration of Nahlin and Bluebird. After introducing the project to her owner, she was taken to the Pendennis facilities where classic yacht experts G.L. Watson &amp; Co. provided the exterior and interior design for the crew accommodation. William Collier, Managing Director at G.L. Watson &amp; Co, comments, “The Malahne project is the most ambitious motor yacht restoration yet undertaken. The challenge of recreating many of the yacht’s features while achieving a faithful restoration of the hull shape has been very rewarding. Together we have brought an historically important yacht back to life. Malahne appears as she did in the 1930s, while having all of today’s conveniences.”On-site project management was provided by G. L. Watson and Edmiston Yacht Management (EYM), who pooled their complementary design and technical expertise to work closely with Pendennis.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152910/image/large-ba878a638a444a6c6d26955a72238d8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152910">Inside, she features Art Deco influenced interior design created by Oliver Laws. Guy Oliver of Oliver Laws explains his brief from the owner, saying; “The Owner’s brief to “make Malahne look as if she had been in continuous ownership since she was built” was wonderful and daunting. The new Malahne had to function with contemporary requirements for air conditioning and technology, all of which had to be contained in an original envelope. I spent a long time establishing a language and grammar for the interior, with bespoke detailing, woods and materials appropriate to the period, (which were all hand worked and finished), as well as designing and sourcing original furniture in a lightly eclectic way to give an air of authenticity and continuity. The result is a vessel of charm and elegance that makes a distinctive statement for which I am sure she will become renowned.”Mike Carr, Managing Director of Pendennis, is extremely proud of the standard of workmanship on-board: “Over the past two and half years the team here has worked incredibly hard to bring Malahne back to life. Seeing the final transformation from her 1980s form back to her original design, her launch marks a proud moment for everyone involved. Our tradespeople from all areas have applied quality, care, pride and passion to every aspect of the project. There have been unprecedented opportunities to showcase their restoration skills, whilst sympathetically integrating modern systems. Malahne now commands a special place in the Pendennis fleet.”On completion of trials, Malahne will return to the Mediterranean. Yacht operations will be managed by Edmiston Yacht Management, and Malahne will be available for charter through Edmiston.By Gemma Fottles

Classic 50m superyacht Malahne launches after 30 month restoration

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140631/image/large-023a61ddfa544b530addb47c24d5a2ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140631">The J class VelshedaDesigned by Charles Nicholson and built by Camper &amp; Nicholson in 1933 in Gosport. She was Nicholson's second design for a J Class and Stephenson's second big yacht. Velsheda was named after Stephenson's three daughters, Velma, Sheila and Daphne. Velsheda often participates in regatta's, most recently in the J class regatta in the UK.Photo by Benoit Donne

The J Class superyacht Velsheda under sail

Bruntons Propellers has retro-fitted the 49.3 metre classic topsail schooner Orion of the Seas with new Varifold folding propellers. With a diameter of 45in, (114cm) they are the largest Varifolds produced to date, although the power they handle, at 210hp each, is small for a propeller already proven capable of handling power outputs of over 750hp. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138131/image/large-fad2aeeed24cbf1146786e2f8bb48d7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138131">A spokesman of the company said, “A growing number of classic yacht owners are discovering the substantial improvements that fitting a Varifold can bring. It was during a recent refit that ‘Orion’s’ owner took the opportunity to rectify a problem which was causing considerable annoyance and is a common reason for the growing replacement of some propellers with Varifolds – noise and vibration. The yacht also did not perform as well as was hoped under power but, while this was not of major concern, the fact that her flat bladed feathering props created excessive noise and vibration certainly was.” Since the new Varifolds have been fitted, the noise and vibration levels have been improved considerably. Sound levels when cruising at 1200 rpm have fallen in the owners’ bedroom from 59.5db to an almost silent 47db. Cruising at 2000rpm they have fallen from 69.1db to 58.1db. Little vibration is now transmitted into the vessel, which being of a steel framed, wood planked hull construction also speaks volumes for the efficiency of the propellers. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138132/image/large-3e9c38256ff37ec2c6f442471c5ff8c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138132">Although performance was not a major issue the new propellers have been able to produce improvement here also, showing that considerably less noise and vibration does not have to be bought at the expense of reduced performance. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4394">Orion</a> is now making 11.7 knots at 2,700rpm compared with 11.2 knots before, while at her maximum revs of 2,880rpm she now reaches 13 knots. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4394">Orion of the Seas</a> was designed by Charles E Nicholson, built by Camper &amp; Nicholson and launched in 1910. Bruntons Propellers Ltd David Sheppard +44 (0)1255 420005 <a href="mailto:david@bruntons-propellers.com?subject=Bruntons%20Propellers%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">david@bruntons-propellers.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bruntons-propellers.com">www.bruntons-propellers.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

Orion of the Seas gets the largest Varifold folding propellers to date

Bright sun and fresh gusts welcomed the crews this morning in the bay of Saint-Tropez. Today the 300 participating yachts in this year's Voiles de Saint-Tropez were given the chance to truly test themselves for the first time this week. No more twiddling thumbs while waiting for the wind; with the Mistral in full effect since sunrise, the crews of the Classic Yachts had to put real muscle into their work in order to keep control of their vessels' massive sails, which can often exceed 200 m2. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125612/image/large-d26413824ec596c5248238abcfd23106.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125612">Today was a welcome change from yesterday, when the race committee was forced to shorten the racecourse due to capricious winds. In yesterday's conditions Agneta, winner of the Rolex Trophy in 2007, finished second in the Marconi division just behind Rowdy but in front of Oiseau de Feu who finished third. In the Schooner category Mariquita finished ahead of Lulworth, Moonbeam III, Moonbeam IV and Thendara. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125613/image/large-3969d011546dae30e0a0877c55345301.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125613">A piece of the Camper &amp; Nicholsons sailing story For more than 100 years the products of the celebrated Camper &amp; Nicholsons design house and shipyard have continued to shine in Mediterranean and European regattas. With Avel, Creole, Oiseau de Feu, Partridge and Sylvia, the Camper &amp; Nicholsons fleet here in Saint-Tropez represents a beautiful collection of classic yachts. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125614/image/large-a9996f4cd349ddb8ba45964a9e99b4ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125614">The story behind the Camper &amp; Nicholsons that we know today dates back to 1782 with a man named Frances Amos. Amos came from London to Gosport where he leased a plot of land as a boat builder. His business building small trading ships was fairly successful, and with no heir of his own, Amos passed the lease to his great nephew William Camper in 1824. Working in close collaboration with Gosport sail maker James Lapthorn, Camper began to produce sailboats at the shipyard while continuing the production of trade ships. In 1836 Camper launched the cutter Breeze for James Lyon, and its success that same year at the King's Cup boosted the reputation and demand for Camper's sailing vessels. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125615/image/large-ecfec967de0621d4ebd64727f05e0ad8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125615">In 1842 there was a new addition to the Camper shipyard: 14-year old Ben Nicholson who joined as an apprentice, but who quickly began to move up the ranks. It was in 1860 that Nicholson, who had become the chief designer at the yard, designed the successful and beautiful schooner Aline. When it came time for Camper to retire, Nicholson was the logical choice for his replacement. In 1863 Ben Nicholson took over the business, with continued support from the Camper and Lapthorn families, and changed the name of the shipyard to Camper &amp; Nicholson. The shipyard grew to almost double its previous size, bolstered by the success and durability of its schooners, and when Nicholson's three sons later joined the company the name was officially changed to its current Camper &amp; Nicholsons. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125616/image/large-c184f7768a28714fcf974ec447cf812c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125616">Nicholson's eldest son, also named Ben, focused his talents on recruiting crews, a service the shipyard provided until 1939. The youngest of the three brothers, Arthur, was specialized in managing the yard's construction and maintenance facilities. It was the middle brother, Charles E. Nicholson, who took to design. When Charles' Dacia won fourteen races in 1892 the demand for Camper &amp; Nicholsons sailing designs skyrocketed. Interestingly, the shipyard has always produced more motorboats than sailing yachts, but this has not prevented a number of sailing innovations and great designs emanating from Camper &amp; Nicholsons. In 1912 Istra was built with an incredibly lightweight, laminated wood construction, leading to the 1927 commission of Vira (later renamed Creole), a sailboat that some would say is one of Charles Nicholson's most beautiful creations. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125617/image/large-e992ef68b5ecb3c1f27d4d3fc0c39a3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125617"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125618/image/large-f810339e3ba0791f611d878e4432995d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125618">Nicholson became known for his elegant, fast and reliable designs and when he was commissioned to build a yacht for Sir Thomas Lipton, the 1930 America's Cup Challenger Shamrock V was born. The designer produced three other J Class boats that raced in the America's Cup including the 1932 Challenger Velsheda, 1934 Challenger Endeavour I and 1936 Challenger Endeavour II. It is for these designs that Charles E. Nicholson is most often remembered in the sailing world. Two of his earlier designs, Astra and Candida, were later altered to conform as closely as possible to the J Class rule. It is a true tribute to the quality of Camper &amp; Nicholsons construction to say that all of these, with the exception of Endeavour II, are still sailing today. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125619/image/large-37c5f065c6210d21987b0637cfabf7da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125619">Charles E. Nicholson continued to play an active role in the company until his death in 1954 at age 86. Although many of his designs are still held in highest regard in the sailing community, racing yacht production was astonishingly less than ten percent of the company's output during Charles E. Nicholson's time in charge. Nicholson was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in 1997. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125620/image/large-6e17bb41aeb626a971cedf14c5792537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125620">Here in Saint-Tropez some of Charles E. Nicholson's designs can be seen in action: Avel, Creole, Oiseau de Feu, Partridge and Sylvia, all of which are competing for the 2008 Rolex Trophy with the exception of Partridge. Seeing these great classics go up against one another is like a trip back in time. One could almost, and willingly, get lost amongst the sails as they fill the horizon; a strong reminder of sailing's glorious past. Photos by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi