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• Updated: April 24, 2015

classic yacht Malahne

Pendennis Shipyard has relaunched the 165-foot Malahne , which was built in 1937 by Camper & Nicholsons. The classic yacht is now accepting charter bookings through Edmiston and Company for the summer season in the Mediterranean.

Malahne originally was commissioned by W.L. Stephenson, the chairman of Woolworths in the United Kingdom who already owned the J-Class sailing yacht Velsheda. Malahne was later commandeered for military use during World War II, including taking part in the evacuation of Dunkirk, France. After the war, the yacht had several owners and was acquired by movie producer Sam Spiegel in 1960. He used her as, among other things, a floating production office during filming of Lawrence of Arabia, and he welcomed guests including Kirk Douglas, Jack Nicholson and Greta Garbo aboard.

The restoration work just completed at Pendennis took 30 months, and the shipyard describes the effort as “one of the most ambitious restorations of all time.” The yacht’s original elegance was restored while modernizing her systems to make her fully classed by Lloyd’s Register and compliant with the MCA Code.

Nicholas Edmiston, the chairman of Edmiston and Company, was instrumental in finding the current owner and pulling together a team to oversee the project. G.L. Watson & Co. handled exterior design and crew-space interiors. Oliver Laws worked on the Art Deco interior design, tasked by the owner with making Malahne “look as if she had been in continuous ownership since she was built.”

For more information about the restoration, visit www.pendennis.com . For charter inquiries, click over to www.edmistoncompany.com .

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Classic 50m motor yacht Malahne launched by Pendennis after painstaking restoration

The 50m classic motor yacht Malahne has been re-launched today on 14 March at Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth, UK, after what is being called one of the most ambitious restorations of all time.

The 30-month project’s details have been shrouded in secrecy, but the yacht has now been restored to her original appearance, while offering all of today’s conveniences. Designed by Charles E Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1937, Malahne has a rich history including seeing active service during WWII. She had a major conversion in 1984 and was refitted in 1999.

Malahne was sold by Edmiston and Burger Yacht Sales in 2012 at an asking price of €550,000. The new owner’s brief was to “make Malahne look as if she had been in continuous ownership since she was built”. Pendennis began work two and a half years ago with classic yacht experts GL Watson & Co providing the exterior design as well as interior design for the crew accommodation. Meanwhile the Art Deco-influenced interior design of the owner and guest areas was created by Oliver Laws, whose previous work includes Claridges in London.

Managing Director of GL Watson, William Collier, says, “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.”

Designer Guy Oliver says, “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.”

Malahne is now fully classed by Lloyd’s Register and compliant with the MCA Large Yacht Code (LY3), while managing to have period features such as the anchors and bridge telecom that are fully sympathetic to her original era.

Mike Carr, Managing Director of Pendennis, says: “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.”

Nicholas Edmiston, the Chairman of Edmiston & Company, had followed the chequered history of the yacht for decades and organised the project team and shipyard to transform the owner's vision into reality. On-site project management was provided by GL Watson and Edmiston Yacht Management (EYM), who pooled their complementary design and technical expertise to work closely with Pendennis. Strong team work was required to ensure the project’s success and as Malahne emerged from the build shed, Jacqui Lyne, EYM Director, summed up the excitement of all of those who’d played a role, saying, “It is like seeing a beautiful butterfly emerge into the sunlight!”

On completion of sea trials, Malahne will sail from Falmouth for the Mediterranean, where she will be cruised by her new owner and will be available for charter through Edmiston.

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The 165ft / 50m classic motor yacht Malahne was re-launched on March 14th 2015 at Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth, after a meticulous 30 month restoration, during which the project’s details were shrouded in secrecy. Designed by Charles E Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1937, Malahne is one of a small number of pre-war motor yachts to have survived until the 21st Century. Having now undergone one of the most ambitious restorations of all time, her original elegance has been reinstated, whilst being modernised to be fully classed by Lloyd’s Register and compliant with the MCA Large Yacht Code (LY2).

While many people share a love for historic yachts, Nicholas Edmiston, the Chairman of Edmiston & Company, was uniquely placed to “find an Owner who understood and embraced this vision” and to be able to unite a project team and shipyard, who would share this passion and transform the dream into reality.

The stylistic sensibilities of the Owner and designers has resulted in a unique yacht, with the fine details throughout that are fully sympathetic to her original era. 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.”

BUILDER Camper & Nicholsons

YEAR OF BUILD 1937

FORMER NAME 446 Malahne; Lev III; Narcissus; Adel Al Mojil 12

TYPE Motor Yacht

NAVAL ARCHITECT Pendennis/BMT Nigel Gee

EXTERIOR STYLING G.L.Watson & Co

INTERIOR DESIGN Guy Oliver at Oliver Laws Ltd

CONSTRUCTION Steel hull /Aluminium superstructure

LOA 165ft / 50.29m

BEAM 26ft / 7.89m

DRAFT 11ft / 3.28m

MAX SPEED 15 knots

GROSS TONNAGE 440 tonnes

PENDENNIS REFIT YEAR 2016

PENDENNIS REFIT LOCATION Pendennis Palma

PENDENNIS RESTORATION YEAR 2015

PENDENNIS RESTORATION LOCATION Pendennis Falmouth

AWARD WINS Winner: Rebuilt Yacht - World Superyacht Awards, 2016

Malahne passes St Anthony lighthouse on sea trials in Falmouth Bay (photography Andrew Wright)

The dining room (photography Jeff Brown)

Many of the cabins were hand painted (photography Jeff Brown)

Malahne was fitted with a new bimini at the Pendennis Palma refit facility in 2016

Malahne in Falmouth Bay

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Classic yacht Malahne re-launched by Pendennis after extensive restoration

Malahne re-launched in the 600tonne hoist at Pendennis Shipyard

Classic luxury yacht MALAHNE is a 50m motor yacht designed by Camper & Nicholsons and built by William Laurence Stependson. She was delivered in 1937.

In 2015, the yacht's 30-month refit was completed by Pendennis Shipyard of Falmouth, UK. In charge of the exterior and crew areas was Classic yacht experts G. L. Watson & Co., while her interior guest spaces were meticulously reinstated by Guy Oliver of Oliver Laws Ltd. 

MALAHNE is a yacht of stature , steeped in history and fame. She served in World War II, participating in the evacuation of Dunkirk, France.

Later, she was owned by film producer Sam Spiegel and became one of Hollywood’s and the world’s most famous yachts. She served as the production headquarters for the making of Lawrence of Arabia and also hosted Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor , Grace Kelly , Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas and Jack Nicholson.

Her meticulous restoration was an exceptional undertaking, with no expense spared. Hand painted panels, individually sourced antiques and exquisite fabrics all provide a harmonious ambiance , reflective of the deco styling of the 1930’s. With many changes over the years, including a major refit in the 1980’s which she was modernized to almost beyond recognizable, she has now been lovingly restored to her former glory and is looking better than ever.

Her interior décor is elegant and luxurious, reminiscent of an era of true quality and bespoke styling. The main salon features ample seating with opposing sofas, occasional chairs, games table and full piano. She offers a generous formal dining area forward of the salon, effortlessly seating all 10 charter guests. A separate library is comfortable and relaxing.

Exterior living is well-appointed on 2 beautifully finished teak decks. On the main deck aft of the salon is a generous and shaded space offering an alfresco dining table. Side decks continue forward to steps, leading to the upper deck, with an ample area to relax and soak up the sun. MALAHNE features a large foredeck in addition. Her hull is crafted from steel and she has an aluminium super structure. In order to re-create the lines of her original build, complex and intricate metal works were employed, resulting in a perfectionist finish.

Accommodation aboard MALAHNE yacht is offered to up to 10 guests in 6 beautifully appointed bespoke cabins. She as one master cabin, 2 queen cabins and 4 twin cabins. All the cabins are finished with an individual styling, intricate detailing and classical decor.

MALAHNE has the following amenities: a 7.5m custom cockwells varnished mahogany high speed owner’s launch, a 6.25m Williams Jet tender, 2 Laser Sailing dinghies, 2 inflatable kayak, 2 inflatable paddle boards, 2 waterskis, 2 wakeboards, 2 towable toys, fishing gear and snorkeling equipment.

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• GUESTS : 10 CABINS : 6
• CONFIGURATION : 1 MASTER, 1 TWIN, 2 DOUBLE, 2 SINGLE BUILDER : CAMPER & NICHOLSONS
• EXTERIOR DESIGNER : CAMPER & NICHOLSONS INTERIOR DESIGNER : OLIVER LAWS
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• ENGINES : 2 X CATERPILLAR CRUISING SPEED : 12.5 KNOTS

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Newly restored pre-war yacht malahne boasts a sharp art deco feel and a silver screen provenance.

Originally built by Camper and Nicholsons in 1937 and at one time owned by Hollywood mogul Sam Spiegel, classic yacht Malahne is back on the market and available for charter through Edmiston following a 30-month restoration.

Malahne has been invigorated with new life thanks to the efforts of founder and chairman of Edmiston – Nicholas Edmiston – who has long held a passion for historic yachts. Sited at the Pendennis shipyard in the south west of England, the restoration works involved a handful of specialist firms in order to reconstruct the onboard fittings. One of which, Oliver Laws – recently responsible for the private and public spaces at Claridge’s in London as well as the state rooms at Number 10 Downing Street – brings a spectacular Art Deco influence to the interiors of Malahne.

Cruising at speeds up to 15 knots, she is outfitted with both a custom Cockwells and Williamson jet tender plus a myriad of water sports and fishing equipment. One of only few pre-war yachts to remain today, let alone in such period yet fresh livery, this 1930’s jewel presents unique setting for a leisure-filled cruise.

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Classic luxury yacht MALAHNE (Ex Lev Ii, Narcissus) is a 50m (164,1ft) Camper & Nicholsons motor yacht designed by Charles E Nicholson and built by William Laurence Stependson. She was delivered in 1937.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ Excellent charter record ~ Famous Hollywood stars among previous charter guests ~ Art-deco interior styling ~ Spacious outdoor spaces ~ Flexible cabin configuration ~ Beautiful dining area ~ Stabilisers ~ Water toys

In 2015, the yacht's 30-month refit was completed by Pendennis Shipyard of Falmouth, UK. In charge of the exterior and crew areas was Classic yacht experts G. L. Watson & Co., while her interior guest spaces were meticulously reinstated by Guy Oliver of Oliver Laws Ltd. The yacht offers sumptuous accommodation for up to 10 charter guests, in 6 spacious cabins. MALAHNE is a yacht of stature, steeped in history and fame. She served in World War II and had catered to many prominent figures throughout her time. Her meticulous restoration was an exceptional undertaking, with no expense spared. Hand painted panels, individually sourced antiques and exquisite fabrics all provide a harmonious ambiance, reflective of the deco styling of the 1930’s. With many changes over the years, including a major refit in the 1980’s which she was modernized to almost beyond recognizable, she has now been lovingly restored to her former glory and is looking better than ever.

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Her interior décor is elegant and luxurious, reminiscent of an era of true quality and bespoke styling. The main salon features ample seating with opposing sofas, occasional chairs, games table and full piano. She offers a generous formal dining area forward of the salon, effortlessly seating all ten charter guests. A separate library is comfortable and relaxing. On the main deck forward is the full beam master stateroom, complete with a capacious full beam en-suite and large deluxe tub. On the lower deck is further five guest cabins, each boasting distinct and unique styling.

The exterior living is well-appointed on two beautifully finished teak decks. On the main deck aft of the salon is a generous and shaded space offering an alfresco dining table. Side decks continue forward to the steps, leading to the upper deck, with an ample area to relax and unwind in style. MALAHNE features a large foredeck, great for spending some time in the sun. Her hull is crafted from steel and she has a super aluminum structure. To re-create the lines of her original build, complex and intricate metal works were employed, resulting in a perfectionist finish. Powered by 2 x CAT c32 472kw engines, the yacht cruises at 12.5 knots and has top speeds of 15 knots. She is fitted with at anchor and underway stabilizers for optimal comfort and reduced rolling.

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Accommodation aboard MALAHNE yacht is offered to up to 10 guests in 6 beautifully appointed bespoke cabins. She as one master cabin, 2 queen cabins and 4 twin cabins. All the cabins are finished with an individual styling, intricate detailing and classical decor.

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MALAHNE has the following tenders and toys: ~ 1 x 7.5m Custom Cockwells Varnished Mahogany High Speed Owner’s Launch (Summer only) ~ 1 x 7.3m Whitmarsh Rib (10-12 person incl crew). For the winter season only.TBC ~ 1x 6.25m Williams Jet tender (NB: The tenders can remain outboard of the vessel up until force 4 conditions 1m swell). ~ 2x Laser Sailing dinghies ~ 2x Lanikai ll single Passenger Inflatable Kayak ~ 1 x Fanatic 75 Windsurfer Model 2015 ~ 2x Paddle Boards ~ 2x Waterskis ~ 1x Monoski ~ 2x Wakeboards ~ 1x Kneeboard ~ 2x Towable Toys ~ 2x Fishing Gear ~ 10x Snorkeling Equipment ~ 1x Go Pro Hero 4 camera + Accessories ~ 8x Swimming Equipment ~ 1 x 2-man kayak // Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities: ~ 47” HD tv in owners cabin concealed in cabinetry ~ 42” HD tv in upper deck library concealed in cabinetry ~ Media server with approx 200 movies shown through PLEX system ~ Ipads in all cabins with Bose cordless headphones connected to movie database for individual viewing. ~ No sat TV ~ Music- can be played on exterior decks as long as it is downloaded to a device ,not on Spotify etc… // Communications: ~ VSAT internet with wired and wireless LAN throughout the vessel. ~ DECT cordless phones in public areas and 1930’s custom phones in all guest areas through a Panasonic digital exchange. Connections outside via VOIP and GSM. ~ SAT-C

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The past comes to life onboard classic yacht MALAHNE. Built in 1937 by Camper & Nicholsons, MALAHNE comes with a fascinating history

• Length 50m / 164.1ft
• Number of guests 10
• Guest cabins 6
• Region Western Mediterranean , Eastern Mediterranean
• Cruising speed 12.5 knots
• Max speed 15 knots
• Number of crew 11
• Range 3500nm
• Hull material Steel

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• She evacuated British troops from Dunkirk during World War II and once hosted Winston Churchill
• The interior includes a chimneypiece, piano, and original 1930s Art Deco furnishing

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The past comes to life onboard classic yacht MALAHNE. Built in 1937 by Camper & Nicholsons, MALAHNE comes with a fascinating history.  Today, MALAHNE has been meticulously upgraded to modern standards without losing the allure of her original design. She is offered as a truly unique super yacht charter  experience.

10 guests are accommodated in a flexible cabin layout to suit any guest group, including an owner’s suite with a private lobby, large ensuite and office. 1930s features and furnishings include a bespoke lighting system and vintage writing desks.

Period interiors by Guy Oliver, interior designer of the staterooms at 10 Downing Street, are in rich woods including Argentinian burl, rosewood, ebony and mahogany, offset by ivory onyx and soft light silk details. Interior highlights include a traditional main saloon with bespoke chimneypiece, a piano, original Art Deco furnishings, a private dining room and a library. Alfresco dining is available on the main deck and the sundeck, which offers optional shading.

Out on the ocean, explore in style on MALAHNE’s 7.5m custom high-speed mahogany tender or have fun on the laser dinghies, paddleboards and waterskis.

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She evacuated British troops from Dunkirk during World War II and once hosted Winston Churchill. Owned throughout the 1960s and 1970s by movie producer Sam Spiegel during cinema’s golden age, she was a favourite of the Hollywood jet set and hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra.

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MALAHNE – CLASSIC MOTOR YACHT

G. l. watson & co. led the team to recover malahne from near tarragona in spain. the once famous and elegant 1937 camper & nicholsons motor yacht had undergone just about every indignity possible..

Having recovered Malahne from near Tarragona and over seen her loading aboard the heavy lift ship Condock V, G. L. Watson & Co. were appointed Exterior Designers with a brief to restore Malahne to her original appearance. This work included developing the revised layout for all accommodation and taking a lead role in preparing the specification for the restoration. To inform our design work we undertook detailed research prior to producing a complete Large Yacht Code-compliant design package. As Interior Designers we produced the designs for the crew accommodation and wheelhouse, using many of the detailed features and style of the Camper & Nicholsons original whilst discretely incorporating modern services.

Malahne arrived at Pendennis in September 2012 where G.L. Watson & Co. were joint Owner’s Representatives with Edmiston Yacht Management. We have had lead responsibility for structural and outfitting issues, with Edmiston leading on systems, paint and in-service management.

During the 30 month restoration programme Malahne’s entire structure was rebuilt prior to the start of very high quality outfitting. To ensure authenticity and quality, our designs included every butt on the teak decks, inspection of every piece of timber used as well as carrying out a detailed Quality Assurance regime.

Malahne’s re-launch and the completion of this ambitious and ground breaking restoration has shown us again the beauty of the original design in which our efforts have disappeared into this seamless restoration of the original.

As well as our design work on Malahne, we also designed the 7.6M custom 35 knot speed boat which ornaments her.

Malahne is now in the Mediterranean where she is available for charter.

Length Overall: 165ft / 50.29m

Waterline Length: 150ft / 45.72m

Beam: 26ft / 7.89m

Draft: 11ft / 3.28m

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Admired for their elegance and desired wherever they go, classic yachts attract a large number of owners and charterers. For those wanting a genuine sailing experience or who want to capture the real romance and thrill of yachting, these historic beauties have an enduring appeal. Every classic has a unique story to tell — whether it’s racing with royalty or hosting the Hollywood elite, or perhaps even serving in the war effort.

And each of the yachts featured here defined the glamor of her respective era. But what is it about these storied vessels that makes every generation of owners prepared to sink time and financial resources into their restoration? Here are 10 of the most exquisite classic yachts afloat today, a handful of which are available for the yacht aficionado to charter or even own.

Kalizma served in the British Royal Navy in both World War I and World War II / ©Morley Yachts

Builder:  Ramage & Ferguson Built:  1906 Refit:  1955, 1991, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2020 LOA:  150.1 ft Number of guests:  10 Crew:  10

One of the finest vintage yachts afloat,  Kalizma  (pictured top) has an iconic past with a tale steeped in history. Originally commissioned by Robert Stewart, vice commodore of the Royal Eastern Yacht Club (whose wealth came from his Scotch whisky distillery and estate),  Minona , as she was named upon her launch, was the first steam-powered yacht to have electric lighting.

Designed by naval architect GL Watson & Co, leading designers of their day, and built by Ramage & Ferguson in Scotland, she is a testament to expert craftsmanship — and has stood the test of time with her classic Edwardian looks and fresh contemporary updates.

As  Minona , she served in the British Royal Navy in both World War I and World War II, serving as an Auxiliary Patrol Vessel between 1914 and 1920, and in 1939 as HMS Minona. During her time as the flagship and base for His Majesty’s Deep Sea Rescue Tug Services in Scotland, she was responsible for saving the lives of crewmen from over 1,100 vessels.

The classic yacht was fully restored in 2020, rejuvenating her old-world charm / ©Morley Yachts

As a frequent guest of Aristotle Onassis aboard his yacht  Christina O , Burton was inspired to purchase the classic yacht as a congratulatory gift for Taylor after she earned an Academy Award for her performance in  Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? The yacht was subsequently renamed  Kalizma , after the stars’ children Kate, Liza and Maria, and refurbished with all new interiors said to have cost more than twice her asking price. Adorned with an art collection with works by Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso, and an extensive library, she became their floating home for the next decade.

It was on board  Kalizma  while berthed on the River Thames that Burton presented Taylor with the 33-carat Krupp Diamond, also known as the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond. Then, while berthed in Monaco, he gave her the record-breaking $1.5m 69-carat Cartier diamond, which arrived under police escort. Taylor wore the jewel, which became known as the Taylor-Burton Diamond, for the first time on a necklace at Princess Grace’s 40th birthday party.

A number of royalty, including Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Rainier III, and distinguished personalities such as Rex Harrison and Tennessee Williams, were later guests of the most famous Hollywood couple during their high-profile ownership.

Kalizma  has gone on to have a number of owners since then, including serial classic yacht owner Peter de Savary.  Kalizma  was de Savary’s flagship and floating headquarters for the British team at the 1983 America’s Cup challenge, hosting several spectators in Newport.

Acquired by Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya in 2006, and then by philanthropist Shirish Saraf in 2019, she has since been fully restored, rejuvenating her old-world charm with all the luxuries and amenities expected of a modern superyacht. Today she is available to charter in the Indian Ocean and Asia Pacific with accommodation for 10 guests in five staterooms, including a stunning master suite, two doubles and two twins.

From €90,000 to €100,000 (approx. $101,800 to $113,100) per week. Contact Tim Morley, founder, [email protected], +33 680 863 091, morley-yachts.com

• Shenandoah of Sark

Shenandoah of Sark is a symbol of one the most glamorous eras in yachting / Courtesy of Burgess Yachts

Builder:  Townsend & Downey Built:  1902 Refit:  1972, 1996, 2018 LOA:  178 ft Number of guests:  10 Crew:  12

Built at the turn of a century for American banker Charles Fahnestock,  Shenandoah , as she was then known, was one of the most high-profile yachts of her age and a symbol of one the most glamorous eras in yachting. Delivered in 1902 by the Townsend & Downey Shipyard in New York, she quickly gained a reputation not only for her celebrated design but for the parties held on board.

During these formative years  Shenandoah  played host to some of the world’s most powerful families and international royalty while in her homeport of Newport, Rhode Island. A few years later, Fahnestock retired and sailed her to the Mediterranean, where her reputation as one of the most elegant sailing yachts on the circuit was solidified, with parties held along the Côte d’Azur and Amalfi Coast becoming the most sought-after ticket for the yachting fraternity.

While cruising the Mediterranean,  Shenandoah  turned the head of German aristocrat Landrat Walter von Bruining, who went on to purchase the three-masted schooner and rechristened her Lasca II. Under Bruining’s ownership, Lasca II spent time in Germany and England, where he enjoyed just one summer in Cowes on the Isle of Wight before World War I broke out.

Commandeered by the British, she subsequently became the property of British shipbuilder Sir John Esplen, who reinstated her previous name and installed two engines on board.  Shenandoah  then went through a number of different names and owners, including an Italian prince and the Danish sculpture philanthropist, Viggo Jarl, between the wars. Jarl endowed a substantial part of his fortune on the renamed Atlantide, updating her with new diesel engines and an electricity plant, and embarking on a series of long passages to the West Indies and through the Panama Canal to South America.

Shenandoah of Sark is today a perfectly preserved piece of sailing history / Courtesy of Burgess Yachts

After surviving two World Wars, Atlantide’s run of good fortune was apparently over. During the next few decades she went ‘underground’ and is rumored to have seen her fair share of smugglers and gamblers, cruising throughout the Americas and Caribbean, before ending up in the Mediterranean, where she was seized by the French government in a tax scandal.

Following many years of neglect, she was rescued in 1972 by the inventor of the Bic ballpoint pen, Baron Marcel Bich. Restored to her former splendor and christened  Shenandoah  once again, Bich sailed the yacht back to America as a spectator boat for the America’s Cup — the first time she had been back to her original homeport of Newport for over 70 years.

Shenandoah  spent several years under Bich’s ownership, immaculately maintained, before being purchased by industrialist Philip Bommer. Having witnessed  Shenandoah  sailing when he was just 13, Bommer had spent the ensuing two decades dreaming about owning her, and in 1986 his ambition was fulfilled. Extensively refit and restored once again,  Shenandoah  became a renowned charter yacht, before once again entering years of neglect.

Rescued once again, refit and refurbished,  Shenandoah  was an America’s Cup spectator for the second time, this time in New Zealand in 2000, before competing in the Millennium Cup superyacht regatta. Five circumnavigations later, with a number of successful transatlantic races and classic regattas under her belt, and via a number of owners and award-winning refits, the rechristened  Shenandoah of Sark  is today a perfectly preserved piece of sailing history.

• Christina O

Christina O is arguably the most famous classic yacht still afloat / ©Stef Bravin

Builder:  Canadian Vickers Built:  1943 Refit:  1954, 2001, 2015, 2018 LOA:  325.3 ft Number of guests:  34 Crew:  3

Christina O  is a part of yachting legend. Arguably the most famous classic yacht still afloat, the fabled yacht of Aristotle Socrates Onassis has regularly entertained some of the world’s most powerful and famous people. She may not be a classic beauty like Delphine and Talitha but, thanks to the lavish parties hosted aboard by Onassis, with guest lists full of some of the most well-known names of the time, including Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Christina (as she was then known) regularly featured in newspapers and on the cover of glossy magazines.

Becoming a part of the zeitgeist of her era — and as famous as some of the Hollywood stars who came aboard — she remains today a visible symbol of the glamorous lifestyle enjoyed by the yachting crowd from the late 1950s throughout the ’60s.

As an in-demand charter yacht, her eternal appeal to a modern clientele is proven / ©Stef Bravin

In those days this was a vast sum of money, but the investment paid off. Not only did Christina hugely enhance his status and fortune — as a venue for hosting businessmen and politicians, as well as film stars — but she also served as the backdrop for his famous romantic relationships, including his love affair with the renowned soprano Maria Callas. It was on board the converted frigate that John F. Kennedy met his idol Winston Churchill during a dinner hosted by Onassis, and a decade later where Onassis began his courtship of the widowed Jackie Kennedy. The yacht was even their wedding venue.

Despite seeing some deterioration under the ownership of the Greek government,  Christina O  has been refurbished and refitted; today she retains the fantastic opulence Onassis so extravagantly bestowed on her. In fact, she positively oozes ’50s Hollywood glamor; it could even be said she has only improved with age. As an in-demand charter yacht, her eternal appeal to a modern clientele is proven.

All the modern comforts and luxuries that are expected on a luxury yacht seamlessly blend with her original features. All of the 17 guest suites have been refurbished, yet maintain the pastel decor selected by style icon Jackie O. The original, mosaic-tiled pool that transforms into a dance floor has also been restored, while the famous Ari’s barstools retain their original upholstery, believed to be sperm-whale foreskin — now there’s a conversation starter when you are perched at the bar.

Christina O is the perfect yacht for large family groups or event charters / ©Stef Bravin

The Camper & Nicholsons-built Grace has led many lives during almost a century afloat / ©Classic Charters

Builder:  Camper & Nicholsons Built:  1928 Refit:  1947, 2009, 2013, 2018 LOA:  147 ft Number of guests:  16 Crew:  12

With a unique and historic pedigree, the Camper & Nicholsons-built  Grace  has led many lives during almost a century afloat. Built as a luxury yacht in 1928 and originally christened Monica, she was used by the British as part of the war effort. While serving in the Royal Navy as HMS Rion, she sadly suffered serious damage as part of the Dunkirk evacuation fleet.

Rescued by Aristotle Onassis in 1951 and renamed  Arion , she played host to iconic figures like Winston Churchill and Elizabeth Taylor. On hearing of Prince Rainier’s engagement to Grace Kelly in 1955, Onassis presented the classic motor yacht to them as a gift for their forthcoming 1956 nuptials.

Grace is available for charter in the Galápagos Islands for up to 16 guests and 12 crew / ©Classic Charters

Rechristened  Grace , she is available for charter in the Galápagos Islands for up to 16 guests and 12 crew. Great attention to detail has been given to restoring her original features, including the original brass ship’s wheel from 1927, which is still inscribed with the yacht’s original name. The master suite, known as the Grace Kelly Suite, is in the original location, while two further master suites and two twin-bedded cabins are all decorated to the highest standards.

Her communal guest areas feature period-style, custom furniture in keeping with her elegant build. In addition to her alfresco dining and lounging areas and hot tub, the toybox is geared towards exploring the Galápagos National Park and includes kayaks, snorkeling equipment and two Zodiac tenders.

Delphine is the largest steam-powered yacht ever to be built in the US / ©SS Delphine Cruises

Builder:  Great Lakes Engineering Works Refit yard:  Scheepswerf Zeebrugge Built:  1921 Refit:  1926, 1997, 2003, 2016 LOA:  258 ft Number of guests:  26, 150 day guests Crew:  26

Commissioned by auto magnate Horace Dodge and named after his only daughter,  Delphine  is the largest steam-powered yacht ever to be built in the US. Sadly, Horace never got to see the launch of this third private yacht he built, as he passed away just a year before her delivery. However, his wife Anna and their family loved and cherished  Delphine , cruising on board her in the Great Lakes and along the East Coast, hosting cocktail parties on board.

With all her luxuries, including 10 magnificent staterooms, a music room, card room, dining room and smoking room, and a crew of 55, she positively defined 1920s East Coast glamor. In 1926, while she was docked on the Hudson River in Manhattan, two cabins caught fire, and with too much water poured in by the fire department,  Delphine  sank. Unwilling to live without her, the Dodge family salvaged her from the deep and restored her faithfully, with some additional renovations to her interior.

Delphine the largest luxury classic yacht of her era with her original steam engines still in service / ©SS Delphine Cruises

Reacquired by the Dodge family after the war, she was restored to a private yacht and rechristened  Delphine  once again. Over the next three decades  Delphine  sailed under numerous ownerships and different names, including almost 20 years spent as a training ship for merchant seamen, until finally being sold (for scrap metal prices) in 1997.

Having crossed the Atlantic for the first time and berthed in the Mediterranean, she was towed to Bruges, Belgium, where she underwent a six-year, $60m restoration. Her new Belgian owner scoured museums and archives for  Delphine’s  original blueprints, in an effort to ensure that the engineering and architectural refit was faithful to her original design, right down to the 20-ft-tall quadruple steam engines, six-person Turkish bath and hairdressing salon. Even her bespoke tenders, handmade from Honduran mahogany, remain exactly as they were when she was brand new.

Rechristened in 2003 as  Delphine  by HSH Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, she is today the largest luxury yacht of her era with her original steam engines still in service. To put that into context, her 6-ft-tall propellers are powered by water converted into vapor pressure by diesel fuel. She consumes 600 liters an hour at cruising speeds. When you consider that many modern motor yachts of a similar size use more than 1,000 liters of fuel an hour,  Delphine  could almost be considered environmentally friendly. Full steam ahead.

The iconic Haida has sailed through a succession of adventures / ©Edmiston Yachts

Builder:  Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft Refit yard:  Pendennis Built:  1929 Refit:  2018 LOA:  233 ft Number of guests:  12 Crew:  18

At the time of her launch in 1929, this clipper-bow yacht was christened  Haida , after the native people of Alaska and British Columbia. It is the name for which she is best known, and to which she has recently reverted following a comprehensive refit. However, the iconic  Haida  has sailed through a succession of adventures and has had many different names during her storied life.

Haida’s  original commissioning owner spent over a decade cruising the west coast of America, pursuing his interests in marine science and fishing. In 1940, the oceangoing yacht was commandeered for service in World War II by the US Navy. She had a heroic naval career, saving many lives and protecting key installations while patrolling San Francisco Bay.

Haida’s recent, award-winning refit by Pendennis has combined the grandeur of 1930s yachting with state-of-the-art superyacht luxuries / ©Edmiston Yachts

She has resided in the Mediterranean ever since, under various ownerships of dedicated, high-profile owners, including Löel Guinness, becoming one of the world’s most famous superyachts.

Haida’s  recent, award-winning refit by the renowned  Pendennis Shipyard  has combined the grandeur and elegance of 1930s yachting with state-of-the-art superyacht luxuries. Despite replacing over 100 tons of steel within her hull structure,  Haida 1929  (as she is now known) retains the sophisticated and timeless exterior lines originally designed by Cox & Stevens.

Even the original Krupp engines remain, thought to be the oldest working engines of their type. Deck spaces are generous, especially on the recently extended sun deck, which has been split around her iconic funnel. Period furniture and artworks re-create the charm and ambience of her heritage, while a light color palette and modern amenities have been integrated.

Her notable features include a barber shop, spa, hammam, biofuel fireplace, indoor and outdoor cinemas, and stepped pool. Elegant and refined, Haida 1929 is a truly original classic. Refit project management by Edmiston Yachts.

La Sultana has led many lives during her 50-plus years afloat / ©Camper & Nicholsons

Builder:  Georgi Dimitrov Built:  1962 Refit:  2018 LOA:  213ft Number of guests:  12 Crew:  17

She may not hail from the golden era of yachting like other classic yachts her size, but this former Soviet spy ship is certainly not short on history. A true gentleman’s yacht,  La Sultana  has led many lives during her 50-plus years afloat. Originally built in 1962 in Bulgaria for use as a passenger ferry,  Aji-Petri  (as she was then known) was the fifth of a series of 12 ships that carried passengers and cargo through the Black Sea between the ports of Istanbul and Yalta.

La Sultana’s striking interior features Art Deco touches that draw inspiration from the stylish vessels of the 1920s / ©Camper & Nicholsons

Some 50 years after her build, she was discovered by a French gentleman. It was during a colossal seven-year, multimillion-dollar restoration in Casablanca that the yard unearthed several espionage instruments, including a radioactivity detector and several electronic devices from the Cold War. With the addition of her raised bow, touch-and-go helipad, machinery, piping and wiring, commercial engine and a huge keel, the rechristened  La Sultana  emerged from the shipyard as a majestic cruising yacht.

Today, her striking interior features Art Deco touches that draw inspiration from the stylish vessels of the 1920s, while the Arabian Nights-inspired decor is both eccentric and exotic. The new layout features an indoor 16-ft counter-current swimming pool and hammam, and seven luxurious staterooms, including a vast master suite on the upper deck, two VIP staterooms on the main deck, and four staterooms on the lower deck, all with en suites — quite a difference from the original build with its 102 cabins.

Her large deck areas include lots of relaxation and entertainment areas, as well as a classically styled spa pool on the foredeck, located forward of the new helipad. With more than a nod to the golden age of yachting, the rebuilt La Sultana is a classic motor yacht for modern times.

Malahne is one of just a handful of British-built, pre-war motor yachts to have survived into the 21st century / ©Edmiston

Builder:  Camper & Nicholsons Refit:  Pendennis Built:  1937 Refit:  2015 LOA:  164 ft Number of guests:  10 Crew:  11

Designed by Charles E Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1937,  Malahne  is one of just a handful of British-built, pre-war motor yachts to have survived into the 21st century. Originally commissioned by William Stephenson, head of the British arm of the Woolworth store chain and a passionate yachtsman, this classic 1930s gentleman’s yacht has led a glamorous and colorful life, with many ups and downs. Stephenson owned both the J-Class yacht  Velsheda  and  Malahne , and named them after his daughters Velma, Sheila and Daphne, with the first few letters of their names forming ‘Velsheda’ and the last few letters ‘ Malahne .’

She spent her first few years cruising the Mediterranean, and crossed the Atlantic a number of times before being handed over for military needs during World War II. During her time serving as a patrol cruiser in the English Channel,  Malahne  also participated in the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk.

A 2015 refit produced a design more faithful to the original / ©Edmiston

A decade later, she was sold to a Saudi sheikh who renamed her  Adel XII  and changed her beyond recognition, with an almost sacrilegious angular new superstructure and modern interior quite out of keeping with her classic past. Twenty years later, she passed into more sympathetic hands, and underwent a hugely ambitious restoration at the British shipyard Pendennis. The restoration experts there sought to bring her back to her original classic yacht form, but with the addition of a few 21st-century comforts.

While Pendennis worked on recreating her original hull form and undoing the damage wrought by the previous owner, classic yacht experts GL Watson & Co were drafted to rework her exterior lines; meanwhile, design experts from Oliver Laws — who designed the Art Deco interiors of the  Connaught hotel and Claridge’s  — set to work on her interior, producing a design more faithful to the original, including a number of original antique 1930s pieces but with a modern Art Deco twist.

Today, thanks to such a comprehensive and sympathetic refit by her devoted British owner,  Malahne  is a tribute to modern engineering and British craftsmanship. One of the finest classic yachts for  charter , she features state-of-the-art equipment and Art Deco interior styling. Were he still alive, there’s no doubt that Sinatra would be delighted to tap his dancing shoes once again on board her stunningly restored teak decks.

There couldn’t be a more classic-looking yacht reflecting the golden age of yachting than Talitha / ©Unkown

Builder:  Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft Refit:  Devonport Yachts Built:  1930 Refit:  1993, 2009 LOA:  262 ft Number of guests:  12 Crew:  20

With her flared clipper bow, impressive funnels and traditional counter stern, there couldn’t be a more classic-looking yacht reflecting the golden age of yachting than  Talitha . Originally commissioned by Russell Algar of the Packard Motor Car Company, the originally named  Reveler  was sadly not yet delivered by the German shipyard F. Krupp in Kiel when Algar died.

Sold to Charles McCann of the Woolworth family and renamed Chalena, she was later requisitioned by the US Maritime Commission in 1942, and entered service as a gunboat with new armaments mounted fore and aft. Operating under her new military name of USS Beaumont in the waters between Midway Island and Pearl Harbor, she survived the war without serious incident, and in 1946 was decommissioned and returned to private ownership.

Talitha features an all-new Art Deco interior with all of the trappings of a modern classic / ©Unkown

Described by The New York Times as a “floating fantasy,” she featured a re-design of the distinctive clipper bow and new teak decks but, sadly, it wasn’t to last and, following some engine problems, she was laid up once again in the late 1980s. In 1993 she was brought to the attention of her next and current owner Sir John Paul Getty Jr.

Under the guidance of legendary designer Jon Bannenberg, she was painstakingly restored to her former glory, with both exterior and interior redesign and brand new engines. The addition of a pair of funnels and an extended wheelhouse was at the time criticized by many, but Bannenberg’s vision proved them wrong when the renamed  Talitha G  (named after Getty’s second wife) was relaunched to great acclaim, with more than a nod to her 1930s design.

One of the most detailed, distinctive and beautiful classic motor yachts to be relaunched in recent times,  Talitha  is suitably reflective of an incredibly glamorous era of yachting. Featuring an all-new Art Deco interior with all of the trappings of a modern classic, she is a real head-turner, not only for the Hollywood celebrities spotted on board, but for her own stunning looks.

The classic sailing yacht Eros has led a colorful past, with lords, ladies and royalty all captivated by her charm / ©Classic Charters

Builder:  Brooke Marine Built:  1939 Refit:  1999, 2016, 2019 LOA : 115 ft Number of guests:  8 Crew:  5

Delivered in 1939 by British shipyard Brooks Motor Craft, the classic sailing yacht  Eros  has led a colorful past, with lords, ladies and royalty all captivated by her charm and beautiful lines over her eight decades afloat. Originally christened  Jeanry , she was commissioned for the daughter and son-in-law of a British lord who unfortunately spent very little time on board her before she was requisitioned by the Royal Navy to participate in the evacuation efforts at Dunkirk during World War II.

Following the end of her wartime service she went on to be owned by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, second only to Aristotle Onassis in the shipping magnate stakes and also the first man to be called a billionaire. Niarchos rechristened her  Eros  in honor of the Greek god of love and passion, and under his ownership the wooden schooner became a fixture on the Mediterranean yachting circuit, hosting the cream of European society, including King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain.

Eros offers charter guests the chance to experience genuine sailing on a stunning classic yacht / ©Classic Charters

Eros  went on to change ownership just one more time before being rescued by her current owner in 1992. Meticulously restored to her original grandeur over the course of 18 years, she was relaunched in 2016 and now offers the refinement of a bygone era combined with the latest superyacht luxuries. Retaining many original details, including the Admiralty bronze fittings of the ship’s bell and restored Burmese teak planks, her complete overhaul involved repairs and replacements to her steel structure, and over 20,000 new bronze bolts, among many other things.

Today,  Eros  offers charter guests the chance to experience genuine sailing on a stunning classic yacht, either cruising in the Caribbean or Mediterranean or racing in classic regattas in the Caribbean and New England. Boasting state-of-the-art technology, 22 hydraulically assisted winches and 9,000 sq ft of sail,  Eros  can reach speeds of up to 10 knots under sail.

And for those looking to simply sit back and relax, her four guest cabins include a master stateroom with private en suite featuring a Jacuzzi bath, a double stateroom with en suite, and two twin cabins with shared bathroom. Out on deck, she boasts numerous seating and lounging areas for socializing, relaxing and alfresco dining.

Eros  also offers plenty of on-the-water entertainment, with a great selection of water toys for her more active guests to enjoy.

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By Katia Damborsky   3 July 2019

Exuding elegance and grace, the 50m/164ft superyacht MALAHNE has last-minute availability in the South of France and Italy this summer.

Sure to be one of the most eye-catching yachts on the water wherever she goes, MALAHNE conjures up images of the Golden Era of Yachting.

The motor yacht may have a classic look, but she is replete with modern amenities that will ensure you and your guests experience the superyacht charter of a lifetime while cruising the Mediterranean.

When is she available?

Luxury yacht MALAHNE is available between the 5th to the 15th of July.

She will be dividing her time between the glamorous Cote d’Azur and the Tuscany region of West Italy, specifically La Spezia.

The best part?

Both of these are highly desirable yachting destinations, with La Spezia offering quintessential Ligurian charm with pastel-coloured houses huddled around the bay and plenty of Italian cultural sites dotted throughout the city.

Meanwhile, the French Riviera promises no end of glitz and glamour, from the beach clubs of St Tropez to the charming beauty of Antibes. 

Expect to enjoy fine dining, luxury shopping and numerous opportunities for stretching out in the sun with a drink in hand.

A slice of history

MALAHNE was launched in 1937 by Camper & Nicholsons. She is one of the few classic yachts for charter that exist post-war, and she enjoyed a 30-month restoration that has left her pristine condition.

In fact, she scooped up a prestigious accolade the World Superyacht Awards 2016 for her exacting refit.

Expect to enjoy fine dining and stretching out in the sun with a drink in hand.

Her interior styling reflects a timeless theme, with a sophisticated main salon and formal dining area with bespoke light fixtures that nod to an art deco theme.

You and your guests will be accommodated in six well-proportioned cabins. Up to 10 guests are able to sleep on board.

Well, that’s not all- each cabin features an iPad for premium entertainment from the comfort of your bed.

Fun in the sun

Motor yacht MALAHNE has an enormous selection of toys for you and your friends to take advantage of. These include:

• Laser sail boats
• Inflatable kayaks
• Inflatable paddleboards
• Towable toys
• A Go-Pro with all the accessories

If you would like fill the gap on M/Y MALAHNE this July, please reach out your preferred yacht charter broke r.

Alternatively, you can view and compare all yachts for charter in the Mediterranean .

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