Sail Number:
Type: Gaff Yawl Rig (Original)
Ex; Brynhild; Changrilla
LOA: 132’0 / 40.20m – LOD: – LWL: 84’0″ / 25.63m – Beam: 20’3 / 6.09m – Draft: 14’4″ / 4.39m – Sail Area: 480 sq.m – Hull material: Wood construction – Displacement: – Ballast: – Designer: Camper & Nicholson – Built by: Camper & Nicholsons Yard of Gosfort, England – Year Built: 1899 – Restored By: Piano Velico, di Coperta – Original Owner: Major Selwin Calvery – Club: Porquetol
Known Restoration History:
1999/2002 – Piano Velico, di Coperta – Most of the bottom planking was renewed and the whole deck structure carefully reconditioned. She received a complete new set of spars and rigging and the two original engines were rebuilt, as well as all technical, electrical and plumbing equipment.
Historical:
Black Swan” (originally: “Brynhild”) was designed by Charles E. Nicholson, built by the Camper & Nicholson Yard in Gosport (UK) in 1899, and commissioned by John Selwyn Calverley, who was married to Sybil Disraeli. He had 3 daughters Sybil, Kitty and Frances.. Sadly Calverley did not enjoy her very long, he died on Dec 28th the next year.
The vessel is based in Sète, France, and will soon resume the circuit of the classic Mediterranean regattas.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Notable Guest, and Reunion Information):
Owner/Guardian: (1899) – Major Selwin Calvery
Owner/Guardian: Sir James Pender
Owner/Guardian: Amedeo Matacena
Owner/Guardian: (2019) – Edouart Poullain, Sète, France
Skipper: Vincent Lyoen
Classic Charles E. Nicholson Superyacht Black Swan of 1899 from Paul Marquat on Vimeo.
Comments
Natacha – April 16, 2020
Edouard Poulain is the the current owner, the last known skipper aboard is Vincent Lyoen. Best regards.
Natacha – December 19, 2021
Dear all, I allow myself to bring you a correction, Edouart Poullain is the current owner and Vincent Lyoen the skipper. The ship is based in Sète, France, and will soon resume the circuit of the classic Mediterranean regattas. Regards.
Natacha – December 22, 2021
Thank you for the changes you have made. Note that the correct spelling of the skipper LYOEN.