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Swedish Warship Makalös

by adminDouble-ended sailboat, Latest Classic Yacht News December 6, 2014December 6, 2014No Comments

Was built between 1563 and 1564. It was the leading ship of king Eric XIV of Sweden’s fleet, and at 48 meters and equipped with 107 guns it was one of the largest warships of the time, even larger than the famous Swedish ship Vasa. In 1564, during the Northern Seven Years’ War, the ship …

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Royal Sailing Yacht, Britannia, to Sail Again?

by adminDid You Know, Double-ended sailboat, Latest Classic Yacht News November 9, 2013November 9, 2013No Comments

The year was 1892, Scottish designer George Lennox Watson received a commission from Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales for a sailing yacht. He designed His Royal Highness’ Yacht Britannia to the “Length And Sail Area Rule” as a First Class cutter and had her built alongside his America’s Cup challenger Valkyrie II at the …