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Charles E Nicholson 147 ft schooner 1910
Built by Camper & Nicholson in 1910 to one of the finest designs from the board of Charles E. Nicholson, among the foremost designers of his time; ORION, launched as SYLVANA, is indeed one of the most iconic classic sailing yachts ever built – originally commissioned at a time when Nicholson had won over the wealthy yachtsman of the period as his designs were now regularly beating those drawn by Watson; Fife and Herreshoff on the race course.
This yacht was completely rebuilt 2003-2005 with an absolute focus on keeping the original detail where possible but also where modern systems were installed the most efficient sound insulation was used. Where money is no object - it is easy to “over restore” but the treatment of ORION leaves her looking as she would have done in 1910 and yet she is probably now stronger than she ever was. This is a classic super yacht if such a term were ever relevant. Many who have spent time aboard this boat talk about how she has touched their lives and that she is simply unforgettable.
HISTORY
It was in 1910 that SYLVANA, a schooner destined to make history, was launched at Camper & Nicholson’s yard in Gosport At that time yachting was in its comparative youth, but the class and elegance of this lovely schooner made her stand out. Built for Lt Colonel Courtney Morgan, SYLVANA as she was named was actively cruised in her early years. She was to change hands several times however – and was next acquired in 1913 by Compte Jean de Paulignac a long standing admirer of Charles Nicholson’s designs. In 1921 he sold her to Maurice Bunay Varilla, who renamed her PAYS DE FRANCE and moved her to Marseilles. A year later she was bought by Cecil Slade to be renamed DIANA. Then in 1927 she was bought by Raul C Monsegur, who gave her the name VIRA. It was in 1930 that having been bought by one Miguel de Pinilios, she became ORION. He kept her in Barcelona, where incidentally she lay alongside ALTAIR, the great Fife schooner. In 1935 ORION suffered the effects of an explosion and fire damaging the bridge, wheelhouse and main boom and in due course while ALTAIR’s fortunes waxed, those of ORION gradually declined - for a period at least.
A further significant event for ORION occurred in 1967, when she lost both masts in a storm in the Golfe du Lyons. It was not until the 1980s however that she was found and restored by her new Italian owners. In one key respect they made a significant change and departing from the original gaff sail plan they fitted her with a staysail on the foremast and a small gaff mainsail. It was thus rigged that ORION first made her mark on the Mediterranean classic yacht scene. Nevertheless as time moved on ORION lost her prominence; her reduced rig and power less a match for her up and coming competitors and visibly less grand than her original design had intended her to be. More recently she has been restored to a full gaff rig, which although not identical to that with which she was launched in 1910, has in large part restored her original splendour and power.
After no less than five names and twelve owners, ORION is once again a cult figure for lovers of vintage yachts. In recent years, not only participating in show regattas, ORION has entered far more competitive events, in which she duelled for example with MARIETTE, and crew members having served on both yachts engendering healthy rivalry in the process
In her current ownership ORION was taken to Le Ciotat, the boatyard near Marseilles specially set up to renovate this schooner. He decided to completely rebuild her based on the original plans. In the words of Charles Nicholson’s descendant "This is my boat, the boat my father built, I recognise her as she is now".
Notwithstanding her tonnage increased with the installation of modern facilities and systems, she is still a very competitive boat. Meanwhile the interiors are spacious and divided up well with private owner and guest cabin with en suite accommodation well separated from the crew’s own spacious accommodation for’ard.
CONSTRUCTION
Composite construction; teak and Iroko planking on galvanised steel frames
Teak decks
Teak Superstructure
Mahogany interior joinery
Specification
Designer Charles E. Nicholson
Builder Camper & Nicholson
Date 1910
Length overall 162 ft / 49.4 m
Length deck 147 ft / 44.8 m
Length waterline 90 ft / 27.5 m
Beam 24 ft / 7.5 m
Draft 14 ft / 4.2 m
Displacement 210 Tonnes
Construction Composite teak on steel frames
More info at: http://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/.../yacht-for-sale/
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Charles E Nicholson 147 ft schooner 1910
Built by Camper & Nicholson in 1910 to one of the finest designs from the board of Charles E. Nicholson, among the foremost designers of his time; ORION, launched as SYLVANA, is indeed one of the most iconic classic sailing yachts ever built – originally commissioned at a time when Nicholson had won over the wealthy yachtsman of the period as his designs were now regularly beating those drawn by Watson; Fife and Herreshoff on the race course.
This yacht was completely rebuilt 2003-2005 with an absolute focus on keeping the original detail where possible but also where modern systems were installed the most efficient sound insulation was used. Where money is no object - it is easy to “over restore” but the treatment of ORION leaves her looking as she would have done in 1910 and yet she is probably now stronger than she ever was. This is a classic super yacht if such a term were ever relevant. Many who have spent time aboard this boat talk about how she has touched their lives and that she is simply unforgettable.
HISTORY
It was in 1910 that SYLVANA, a schooner destined to make history, was launched at Camper & Nicholson’s yard in Gosport At that time yachting was in its comparative youth, but the class and elegance of this lovely schooner made her stand out. Built for Lt Colonel Courtney Morgan, SYLVANA as she was named was actively cruised in her early years. She was to change hands several times however – and was next acquired in 1913 by Compte Jean de Paulignac a long standing admirer of Charles Nicholson’s designs. In 1921 he sold her to Maurice Bunay Varilla, who renamed her PAYS DE FRANCE and moved her to Marseilles. A year later she was bought by Cecil Slade to be renamed DIANA. Then in 1927 she was bought by Raul C Monsegur, who gave her the name VIRA. It was in 1930 that having been bought by one Miguel de Pinilios, she became ORION. He kept her in Barcelona, where incidentally she lay alongside ALTAIR, the great Fife schooner. In 1935 ORION suffered the effects of an explosion and fire damaging the bridge, wheelhouse and main boom and in due course while ALTAIR’s fortunes waxed, those of ORION gradually declined - for a period at least.
A further significant event for ORION occurred in 1967, when she lost both masts in a storm in the Golfe du Lyons. It was not until the 1980s however that she was found and restored by her new Italian owners. In one key respect they made a significant change and departing from the original gaff sail plan they fitted her with a staysail on the foremast and a small gaff mainsail. It was thus rigged that ORION first made her mark on the Mediterranean classic yacht scene. Nevertheless as time moved on ORION lost her prominence; her reduced rig and power less a match for her up and coming competitors and visibly less grand than her original design had intended her to be. More recently she has been restored to a full gaff rig, which although not identical to that with which she was launched in 1910, has in large part restored her original splendour and power.
After no less than five names and twelve owners, ORION is once again a cult figure for lovers of vintage yachts. In recent years, not only participating in show regattas, ORION has entered far more competitive events, in which she duelled for example with MARIETTE, and crew members having served on both yachts engendering healthy rivalry in the process
In her current ownership ORION was taken to Le Ciotat, the boatyard near Marseilles specially set up to renovate this schooner. He decided to completely rebuild her based on the original plans. In the words of Charles Nicholson’s descendant "This is my boat, the boat my father built, I recognise her as she is now".
Notwithstanding her tonnage increased with the installation of modern facilities and systems, she is still a very competitive boat. Meanwhile the interiors are spacious and divided up well with private owner and guest cabin with en suite accommodation well separated from the crew’s own spacious accommodation for’ard.
CONSTRUCTION
Composite construction; teak and Iroko planking on galvanised steel frames
Teak decks
Teak Superstructure
Mahogany interior joinery
Specification
Designer Charles E. Nicholson
Builder Camper & Nicholson
Date 1910
Length overall 162 ft / 49.4 m
Length deck 147 ft / 44.8 m
Length waterline 90 ft / 27.5 m
Beam 24 ft / 7.5 m
Draft 14 ft / 4.2 m
Displacement 210 Tonnes
Construction Composite teak on steel frames
More info at: http://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/.../yacht-for-sale/
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