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Schooner Nina

The story of the famous Schooner Nina, and the crew of 7 who lost their lives on its final voyage

Schooner Nina and her crew

Introduction

The Schooner Niña is famous as a boat that transformed ocean racing yacht design. Prior to its construction in 1928, ocean racing was dominated by gaff-rigged ‘fisherman’ schooners, many named after their designer, John Alden. Nina was a narrower and deeper-hulled boat rigged with a Marconi main sail with staysails forward, and it signaled the future of yacht design by winning its first race (New York to Santander) followed in short order by the Fastnet race (in the Irish Sea and English Channel) – the first American yacht to do so.

But the Niña will be remembered for its final voyage, where tragically its crew of seven are presumed to have lost their lives when the Niña disappeared on a voyage from New Zealand across the Tasman Sea to Australia.  The largest search in the history of RCCNZ (Rescue Coordination Centre, New Zealand), followed by months of searching organized by relatives of the crew, failed to find any trace of the vessel and crew, or any wreckage. June 4 th 2013 marks the date of this greatest loss of life in recreational boating history.

The History of Schooner Niña

Designer: W. Starling Burgess.   Built by: Reuben Bigalow Ship Yard, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA .

Year Built: 1928                        Original Owner: Paul Hammond

Burgess “Nina” Specifications: Overall length 70’0”/21.33m. Length on deck 59’0”/17.98m Water Line length 50’0″/15.24m Beam 14’10”/4.52m Draft 9’7”/2.92m. Displacement 44 tons. Sail Area: 2,275 sq ft Foremast: 65′ 0″ / 19.81m – Mainmast: 85′ 0″ / 25.90m

Race history

Known Racing History:

1928 Winner New York to Santander, Spain. 3,900 mile race in 24 days, greeted by King Alfonso from his launch, with “Well sailed, Niña, I congratulate you! I am the King of Spain.” Niña then went to England for the 600 mile Fastnet Race which takes place through the stormy waters of the English Channel and the Irish Sea. She became the first American yacht to win that race. Her overall time was 4 days, 12 hours, 48 minutes, 13 seconds. 1929 Winner London to Gibson Island Chesapeake Bay. Niña had one more major win, the 1929 race from London to Gibson Island Chesapeake Bay. She was temporarily retired as owner, Paul Hammond, became involved in the 1930 Americas Cup race.

1939 Winner New York Yacht Club Astor Cup, and 1940 Winner New York Yacht Club Astor Cup. In 1934, New York banker, DeCoursey Fales bought Niña, and each year of his life he became more and more devoted to her. He would talk for hours about the ‘old girl’. The rest of Niña’s career was probably fore-ordained as she won the New York Yacht Club Astor Cup in 1939 and 1940. Just before WWII, she won for the first time an event that was to become her specialty, the 233 mile Stanford-Vineyard Race on Long Island Sound. Afterward, she was laid up for the duration of the war. Niña was not allowed to rot, however, and she came out after the war in better shape than ever for a three year stint as flag ship for the New York Yacht Club.

1949 Winner Cygnet Cup Mr. Fales became the NYYC commodore in 1949, and Niña earned her honors by taking first place in ¾ of the yacht club’s squadron races as well as winning the Cygnet Cup in 1949. She made such a habit of winning races that Commodore Fales put the trophies back in competition. It became almost a stock joke that Niña would proceed to win back her own trophies! 1962 Winner Newport to Bermuda Race. In 1962 to thunderous cheers, Niña, became the oldest yacht at 34 years to win the Newport to Bermuda Race, under 72 year old Commodore Fales (the oldest skipper in the race!). In 1966, then 78 year old Commodore Fales passed away while his crew was attempting to repeat the Bermuda win. Niña had five owners after Fales, one being Kings Point Academy. 1989 Winner New York Mayors Cup 1994 Winner Antigua (Schooner Class) 2012 Winner New Zealand’s 37th Tall Ships and Classic Invitation

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Ownership and Restoration, from mid 90’s

Nina was purchased in 1988 by David N. and Rosemary Dyche. They undertook much restoration to the vessel. A new deck took 3 years to complete and was finished in 1997. Photos of some of the restoration can be seen here http://www.sail-world.com/111389 .

In September 2008, the Dyche family, including David junior, began circumnavigating.  

A replacement engine was fitted and trialled in Opua, shortly before starting the fateful last voyage.

The final voyage

On 29 th May 2013, the Historic American Schooner Niña, with a crew of seven, left Opua, New Zealand on a planned voyage to Newcastle, Australia. On 4 th June 2013, contact with the vessel was lost.

 This treatise documents everything known about the vessel, the crew, the journey, and the search for the vessel following loss of communication.

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There is a lot to be said for simplicity. Nina is a most practical and useful type of boat. Despite her modest dimensions -- from her flat bottom to the tip of her unstayed mast -- Nina is very much of a little ship.

She is an excellent craft in which to learn to sail -- as well as to learn to become a seaman aware of the ways of wind and weather. She is a boat that will sail safely in rough, windy weather -- in confidence and with lots of fun. When the wind is more than she can handle in safety and comfort, a small outboard engine will urge her along in good style. How much more practical it is for youngster to learn the ways of the water in such a boat than to use a "skimming dish" rigged with hiking slings and all the complications of far too many of today's "youth training" boats used by yacht clubs.

Nina 's dimensions are 11 feet 4 inches overall with a breadth of 4 feet 7 inches and 4-1/2 inches of draft. Nina will carry a cargo of two heavy persons nicely, or three average-size youngsters. Possibly among the best of her features is the fact that she can be built by an amateur or professional boatbuilder for a modest amount of money. Quarter-inch waterproof plywood can be used for her underbody and topsides, as is true of many of the flat-bottomed hulls shown in this catalog.

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"Niña" from S&S : Like a Swan, but made of wood - 43-foot slup from Sparkman & Stephens

 ·  31.03.2024

Nautor did not want to build a wooden Swan 43

"niña" or "señorita" - the main thing is spanish, as a result of the takeover, the co-owner became the skipper, technical data of the "niña.

She talks about buying blind. And shock infatuation. And means: buying a yacht after four years on land, obviously not seaworthy, without any trial runs. "Pretty stupid", she says herself, and she should know. Because that's exactly what Kerstin Schaefer, a psychotherapist from Hamburg-Altona, did almost eleven years ago this winter. But she has no regrets. Today, she calls the purchase of her "Niña" one of the most fateful and wonderful decisions of her life.

The first stroke on the Elbe, just a few months after the purchase. It's another one of those northern German summers when the rain flies across even in July. Six months after purchasing the "Niña", Schaefer is behind the wheel of her yacht for the first time. With 5 to 6 Beaufort against, the Elbe current running along, choppy seas, actually adverse conditions, and yet an incredible moment of happiness that makes the owner suddenly cheer loudly and unconventionally in the pouring rain: "Wow, that's awesome!"

Impressive history of the Sparkman & Stephens construction dispels the skipper's initial scepticism

"It was simply totally unique and uplifting, almost divine," says Kerstin Schaefer, her eyes still shining today. The moment when she realised that the old wooden yacht wasn't going to get bogged down. On the contrary: the "Niña" ploughed through the water with high motivation, at eight knots over the ground, leaving the stern water gurgling behind her. However, owner Schaefer admits: "It wasn't always the case that I reacted so enthusiastically to this boat."

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She still remembers her first encounter in the winter of 2009/10, when she stepped onto the 43-foot-long construction for the first time. She wondered why the hell her partner at the time had dragged her onto this run-down yacht in a dark and cold shipyard in Bremerhaven. The 30-year-old upholstery alone - shocker, let up - in old man's pink. Clear, beautiful, classic crack, a harmonious crack, small deck superstructure, good proportions. A certain relationship to an early Swan could hardly be overlooked. However, a little wider around the hips. A typical hull according to the International Offshore Rule; however, the mahogany transom did not fit the picture.

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Their thirst for adventure and love of old wooden yachts (the couple had already sailed 20,000 nautical miles on a small 5.5 sea cruiser from Hatecke at this point) and the impressive history of the "Niña" won them over. And the fact that no major structural changes were ever made to the yacht, which was built in 1972, so that the substance was largely in its original condition. Nevertheless, the ship was anything but seaworthy at the time of purchase. "The entire sail wardrobe was rotten," says Schaefer. During the interior cleaning with water flushing, a leak in the hull in the area of the shaft bracket fastening was noticed, which turned out to be severe damage to the keel.

A shipyard had to be called in. After an accident, the shaft bracket had only been fastened with simple wood screws instead of tie rods through the keel construction. There was no positive connection between the hull and the shaft bracket.

"The first thing we did, however, was to get rid of the old pink upholstery with spak stains," explains Schaefer. "Then we took care of the dull, sometimes multi-coloured wooden surfaces. They were partially disfigured with stickers, signs and emergency cases." Blind glass panes in the cupboards were replaced.

When the electrical distribution box was opened, water dripped towards the new owners. Large parts of the power supply had obviously run via the diesel engine. There was no shore charger on board. Then there was the gas system - anything but confidence-inspiring. "We replaced it with a paraffin cooker, partly out of shock and partly out of conviction. I wouldn't do that today. But I would always buy the boat again."

Kerstin Schaefer shares a love of wooden boats with the first owner Hasso Niejahr, who commissioned the "Niña" as the "Señorita" in the early seventies. Legend has it that one day he was overtaken by a Swan between Sweden and the Åland Islands on his yacht "Fiete 3", which was travelling much higher. This obviously aroused desire. Niejahr wrote a letter to Finland, addressed to Nautor, and wanted to know whether the shipyard would fulfil his wish: to build a Swan out of wood.

But Nautor thankfully declined; the obvious reason was that they were known for high-quality GRP yachts. The Finns didn't even agree to a compromise, at least to design the interior in mahogany instead of teak - a Swan is a Swan is a Swan, and not a kit. Nothing could be done.

Mr Niejahr remained stubborn and wrote a second letter. This time to the USA: to the Nautor house builders Sparkman & Stephens. He asked Olin Stephens personally to please support him in his endeavour. But even he failed with Nautor, but offered as consolation to realise a modified mahogany and stainless steel construction based on the Swan 43 in order to avoid legal problems with Nautor. He recommended two timber shipyards that had licences for S&S designs at the beginning of the 1970s for the construction: Matthiesen & Paulsen in Arnis on the Schlei and Carabela near Barcelona. Carabela was chosen because the German shipyard was reluctant to build a boat of this size at the time, and the exchange rate was in the Spaniards' favour. And the client Niejahr assured the shipyard owner that the yacht would be given a Spanish name if it turned out to be a beautiful ship: "Señorita".

It emerged from Fastnet 1979 almost unscathed

"As far as I know," says Kerstin Schaefer, "the drawings were only used once more for a yacht called 'Carillion', but nothing more can be found about it today." It is probably the other way round, and the "Carillion" was modified somewhat, as older documents suggest. From the widow of the first owner, she knows that shortly after the construction was completed, even the former Spanish King Juan Carlos, now living in exile in Dubai, came on board to marvel as a sailor at what a magnificent ship had been built in his country.

The "Niña" initially sailed for two years in the Mediterranean as the ex-"Señorita" and was later transferred to Kiel. Olin Stephens himself boarded the ship he had designed during a Kiel Week. According to the first owner, he stood at the mast, looked up and was generally delighted. However, the fact that the mahogany hull became tarnished after a short time was less pleasing because the wood used had obviously not been properly seasoned.

On her fourth birthday, the "Niña" was then given a plastic costume - for cosmetic reasons - and sailed long distances for the following years, taking part in the disastrous Fastnet Race of 1979 as a guest ship, out of competition. During a visit to the first owner, who now lives in a retirement home, Schaefer learnt that the barometer was in free fall at the time. They could barely get their oilskins on in time. Standing at the mast, Mrs Niejahr was barely able to communicate with the other sailor when reefing. Nevertheless, the night on the "Señorita" ended without too much trouble, both for the crew and the equipment. The only damage was a torn jib.

The ship was later sold to a sea captain who had a professional connection to Africa and promptly turned the "Señorita" into the "African Queen". Owner Schaefer learnt from a stranger who approached her about the ship that he had once bid for the "African Queen" at an insolvency auction. But that was ultimately a rumour, she says. If it is true, the highest bidder was a real estate agent who sailed the "African Queen" a lot single-handed and preferably in the opposite direction - to northern regions such as Iceland and Greenland. The yacht was then left somewhat neglected on land at the Inselmann shipyard in Bremerhaven.

In the first winter after the purchase, the decision was made to return the ship to its original name, explains Schaefer. "'Niña', I believed, were the words of the previous owner, who mistakenly or deliberately localised the place of construction in Finland." All the formalities were immediately registered and the corresponding lettering ordered. "I'll never forget the moment," says Schaefer, "when everything was done, the four gold letters were ready to be stuck on the neat stern and I discovered this box with the old diversion table from 1982 with the name 'Señorita'. You don't know whether to cry or just laugh."

A small consolation: at least Schaefer was able to reconstruct the history of the ship from this moment onwards and make contact with the wife of the first owner, who affectionately approved of the name debacle with a "Never mind. The main thing is that it's Spanish again". A gift or history.

However, the last remnants of this era extend into the present. Some things still need to be done. "They give an indication of the work for the coming winter," as Schaefer puts it. After all, you still want to sail. Logically, that's what she prefers to do, every free weekend and during the holidays. After a turbulent separation from her partner eight years ago, the boat is now her sole property.

"It was a real stalemate," explains Schaefer. "One had put in more than 900 hours of manual labour, the other a lot of money. And both had an incredible amount of idealism and prospects for the future. But after a seasonal trial as a community of owners, it was clear that their separate paths were irrevocable."

Until the decision, the couple had always sailed as a couple. And Schaefer had not reluctantly come to terms with the position of co-skipper on board. But now there was no way around it: in order to be able to move the ship, she also had to move. With the decision to take over the "Niña", she had inevitably been promoted to skipper. "It was quite a challenge," admits Schaefer. "The giant genoa alone! After all, the ship has more sail area on the wind than my flat in Ottensen." Moreover, skippering is the opposite of what she would do professionally as a psychotherapist: quick, clear announcements on board versus mood and process-orientation in practice.

Sparkman & Stephens construction is the quasi-Spanish cousin of a Swan

"Personally, it's often a balancing act! I can't really get out of my skin ..." Of course, she has often considered downsizing. But so far, nothing has caught her eye that could seriously jeopardise her relationship with her beautiful old ship. The "Niña" not only looks good, she also sails unrivalled in her own way. Almost majestic.

Her Spanish one-off Swan, adds the Hamburg native in quieter words, quasi unofficially - because the ship is not officially allowed to be called that. In fact, using the name "Swan" has already earned her a kind of friendly warning from Nautor.

If anything, her "Niña" is a Spanish first-degree relative. "But to be honest, Swan or not, in the end I don't care," assures the owner. After ten years, she has recently become one with the ship. In Schaefer's opinion, the yacht's design was almost perfect, at least for her time, and still impresses her today.

Kerstin Schaefer admits that the "Niña" is now an essential part of her life's dream - a kind of central star. In addition to aesthetics and beauty, the owner emphasises simplicity and functionality. The unique superstructure windows of the "Niña" alone: not only are they bevelled, but from the helmstand in certain positions you can also look through under the large foresail while underway and admire the outside world twice through the refraction.

"Niña" is a meeting place for sailing partners, ladies' cruises and friends of the Sparkman & Stephens Association

The water rushes by. With a draught of 2.40 metres and a humped deck, the ship sails quickly, safely and upright, even in wind and waves. The self-steering system is hardly needed, as the Spanish lady stays on course voluntarily when the sails are well adjusted. Below deck, the water laps against the hull is heavier, darker and somehow less agitated than on plastic yachts. "I also really like the smell of wood. Unless I'm cooking delicious food!"

Today, Schaefer organises her trips with different crews. Her long-time friend and sailing partner finds a place on board, as do friends on a ladies' cruise or her friends from the Sparkman & Stephens Association, who are spread across Europe.

Quite often, the harbour evenings with the crews of the neighbouring ships also end in the cockpit of the "Niña". Summing up, the psychotherapist says that she sees her ship as an integrative place for encounters, exchange, communication and harmonious get-togethers - preferably in a secluded little natural harbour somewhere in Denmark. The result of her tours can be found as a public account on Instagram as "Elbseglerin". However, the name turns out to be a packaging hoax or a relic of the former 5.5 KR sea cruiser. What can be admired there is a beautiful Spanish "swan" in the Danish South Sea, which doesn't look out of place, but is fast, safe and on track. And has been for almost 50 years. Too many signs of wear for a jewellery box, but with that certain grandeur of old master shipbuilding.

• Designer: Sparkman & Stephens
• Shipyard: Carabela/Spain
• Construction method: Mahogany moulded
• Year of construction: 1972
• Torso length: 13,62 m
• Width: 3,98 m
• Depth: 2,40 m
• Weight: 12,5 t
• sail area: 101,0 m²

The article first appeared in YACHT 11/2021 and has been updated for the online version.

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Nina is an elegant and classic displacement yacht with timeless appeal, completely restored and equipped with all amenities and zero speed stabiliser, ready to explore the hidden beauties of the West Mediterranean.

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1964 (refitted 2019/2020)

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Welcome aboard Catamaran Nina, where guest comfort is our top priority. With excellent ventilation in all four sleeping cabins and the saloon, you can enjoy constant airflow through the ten large opening hatches, six opening ports, and air intake tubes forwards. And for complete privacy, Nina's two toilet showers are located at the aft end, making them functional and practical for this size of catamaran.

Nina is equipped with twin lift outboard engines to reduce drag while sailing, enhancing her sailing performance to effortlessly reach speeds of 9+ knots in a comfortable breeze. Her moderate rig and sail area also make her much safer than most catamarans if the conditions pick up.

Indulge your taste buds in delightful Thai dishes prepared by our skilled cooks in Nina's galley, located up in the saloon where guests can observe and even learn how to cook Thai cuisine. You can choose to dine alfresco in either the cockpit or the saloon, with a relocatable dining table and a sliding cabriolet roof in the saloon, perfect for watching the stars in a secluded anchorage away from the crowds.

The charter fee includes a set of two single kayaks, snorkeling gear, fishing gear, and a slide (up to four hours), providing endless entertainment and adventure. Nina also has a 140 LPH water maker aboard, so you can leave your water worries behind.

Relax in the bow nets under a large shade cloth awning while sipping cocktails and watching the sunset, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Gulf of Thailand. Choose from our selection of cruises, including sunset, half-day, and full-day trips around Samui (to Koh Som and Koh Matlang) and to Koh Phangan.

At Catamaran Nina, we believe in the saying, "Come as a guest, leave as a friend." Book your voyage with us today and experience the luxury, comfort, and adventure of a lifetime.

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When Kelly Green opened her curtains on the morning of Tuesday 12th March 2024, it was a beautiful day, and she could see the top of a yacht Nina Pope offshore.

The yacht Nina Pope at anchor off the settlement

Luckily all three crew onboard were able to come ashore. They had a freshly brewed cup of coffee and used the WiFi at Café da Cunha before heading over to stock up on a few essentials from the island store.

They had a walk around the village, and afterwards enjoyed a lovely lunch of Tristan Rock Lobster with garlic and parsley Tristan potatoes.

They were able to get some fresh water and fuel. They left the harbour at 16.00hr and are heading onwards to Cape Town.

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Two sailors rescued, one presumed lost as yacht sinks en route to Cape Town

Two sailors were rescued, while one is believed to have drowned after their yacht sank approximately 2 400km southwest of Cape Town last week.

Also read: NSRI rescues solo sailor from yacht near Yzerfontein

South Africa’s Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre saved the sailors on Wednesday from a life raft after it requested that a passing ship, a Marshall Island-flagged crude oil tanker named Front Pollux , divert its course to the location of the accident.

The sailors were en route to Cape Town from Tristan du Cunha on board their yacht, Nina Pope , as per TimesLive . According to Africa Ports , the vessel took on water about 2 400km west-southwest of Cape Town.

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) confirmed that the Front Pollux managed to recover two male survivors from a liferaft near the reported position despite challenging conditions such as wind speeds up to 74kph and sea swells of up to eight metres.

‘Unfortunately, a third seafarer, the skipper of the Nina Pope and a German national, could not be saved and is presumed to have gone down with the vessel,’ SAMSA stated.

‘The survivors, one with dual Swiss/US citizenship and the other Brazilian have since communicated with their respective embassies in Cape Town, facilitated by the Front Pollux.’

‘Both individuals did not require medical assistance and are currently en route to Cape Town. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) emergency operations centre (EOC) is assisting with their arrival early next week.’

German couple and toddler rescued from gorge by NSRI

Picture: Ray Bilcliff / Pexels

Article written by Ilze-Mari Van Zyl

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