Launched by the British shipyard in 1927 CREOLE has a long and fascinating history returning to her former glory and transforming into the beautiful yacht she is today after an extensive six-year refit in the early 1980s.

Creole sailing yacht. Creole was launched as Vira by Camper Nicholsons in 1927 for US carpet manufacturer Alexander Smith Cochran who messed about a little too much with the design post-splash. This list features vessels with sails which were classed as yachts when they were launched as well as any vessels which were subsequently converted to operate with sails and re-classed as yachts. Sailing Yacht CREOLE ex Vira Magic Circle Mistral - Camper Nicholsons Shipyard - 653m - 1927.

Creole is a 653m 2143 sail yacht built by Camper Nicholsons and launched in 1927. A still from Lady Gucci. An example of magnificent craftsmanship combined with meticulous design she has led a colourful life.

Nicholson and engineering by Charles E. Classic Sailing Classic Yachts Boating Tips Old Sailing Ships Sailing Boat Yacht Boat Sailing Yachts Wooden Ship Cruises. Creole a vast sailing boat fit for adventure The worlds largest wooden sailing boat Creole measures an impressive 66 metres in length and has 1080 square metres of living space.

She cruises at 10 knots and reaches a top speed of 145 kn. During WWII she was used by the Royal Navy and then returned to her intended use. Photo courtesy of Gilles Martin-Raget Photo courtesy of Gilles Martin-Raget Yet deep scrutiny of Creole s past reveals some strange facts including an episode in which a medium was hired to exorcise evil influences.

Her Bermudan staysail rig was used so that the yacht could be sailed with limited crew who would not have heavy gaffs to hoist. She was built by Camper Nicholsons in 1927. Creole measures 6530 metres in length with a max draft of 500 metres and a beam of 944 metres.

The naval architect whom authored this yachts design details in respect of the yacht was Charles E. She is a classic triple masted schooner. Search motor boat sailing yacht catamaran or luxury megayachts.