The icon superyacht Christina O was built by Canadian Vickers in 1943. She is designed by Caesar Pinnau.
History
She started as a Canadian anti-submarine frigate called HMCS Stormont. After World War II she was bought by Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate who became one of the wealthiest men in the world. He was born in 1906 on the Greek island of Skorpios and began his career in shipping in the 1920s. Onassis built a vast shipping empire and was known for his innovative business strategies and aggressive negotiating tactics. He was also known for his high-profile personal life, including his marriages to Athina Livanos and Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
He turned the vessel into a superyacht, which he named after his daughter Christina Onassis. When Onassis died in 1975, the yacht was donated to the Greek Government as Presidential Yacht.
The vessel was neglected and bought by John Paul Papanicolaou in 1998. He restored the yacht into her former glory, spending a reported $ 50 million.
The yacht was refitted again in 2015 and 2017 by her current owners, the Irish couple Ivor and Susan Fitzpatrick.
Specifications
The motor yacht is powered by MAN engines. Her max speed is 20 knots. Her cruising speed is 14 knots. She has a range of more than 3000 nm.
Interior
The luxury yacht can accommodate 34 guests and a crew of 39. The yacht has an outdoor pool with a mosaic floor that rises to become a dance floor. The bar stools in the yacht bar (named Ari’s Bar, after Aristotle Onassis) retain the original upholstery made of the foreskins of whales.
Who is the Owner of the Yacht CHRISTINA O?
The yacht’s owner is Irish lawyer Ivor Fitzpatrick. Ivor Fitzpatrick is the founder of Ivor Fitzpatrick Law. It is one of Ireland’s best-known and most respected law firms.
How Much is the CHRISTINA O Yacht?
Her value is $40 million. Her annual running costs are around $5 million. The price of a yacht can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the size, age, and level of luxury of the yacht, as well as the materials and technology used in its construction.
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Yacht Charter
The boat is available for yacht charter. And the yacht is not listed for sale.
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