ICONIC SUPERYACHT

Christina O is very special. She has a history intertwined with the unique story of Aristotle Onassis, Maria Callas, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Jackie O), Sir Winston Churchill, JFK, and many of the most important people of the 20 th Century. A powerful story that you instantly feel connected to when you go on board.

The famous Ari’s Bar on board Christina O is unchanged from the day in 1956 when Ari Onassis took delivery of the most impressive superyacht anybody had ever seen, and you can enjoy cocktails in the bar sitting on the same famous bar stools.

LOA

325’3”

99.16 m

BEAM

36’6”

11.12 m

MAX DRAFT

13’11”

4.24 m

GT

1802

BUILDER

Canadian Vickers

BUILT

1943 / 2020 (refitted)

TYPE

Displacement

HULL MATERIAL

Steel and aluminium

SUPER­STRUCTURE

Aluminium

CLASSIFI­CATION

ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) A1, Passenger Vessel, AMS Class number 4301850

MCA

Compliant with MCA standards

ISM

Certified under ISM Code

Displace­ment

2,291 tons

State­rooms

17 (Master + 16 cabins)

SPECIFICATION

All the technical data you want to know

Length Overall325‘ 3” (99.13m)
Beam36’ 6” (11.12m)
Max Draft13’ 6” (4,11m)
BuilderCanadian Vickers (but completely rebuilt)
Delivery Year1943 / 1956 / 2001
GT1,802
TypeDisplacement
Hull materialSteel (almost all new steel 2001)
SuperstructureAluminium
Naval architectsince 1999: Costas Carabelas
Exterior designerOnassis era: Cäsar Pinnau
Interior Designsince 1999: Molindris + Associates.
ClassificationABS (American Bureau of Shipping) A1, Passenger Vessel, AMS Class number 4301850
CompliantSOLAS ‘74 (As amended) Load Line ‘66, and MARPOL ‘78
Displacement2,291 tons
Staterooms17 (Master + 16 cabins)
Sleeps34 guests
Crew40 Crew
Crew Quarters18 crew cabins including Captain’s:
6 single cabins, 9 with two bunks 2 with three bunks, 1 with
four bunks
Captain CabinSuite near bridge, with office/lounge
Speed15 knots economy cruising, 19 knots max
Range4,690-6,000nm depending on speed
Main Engines2 x MAN-B&W 6L-27/38
Engines fitted2001 (manufactured 2000)
Fuel capacity277,780 Litres (73,380 Gallons)
Water capacity81,600 Litres (21,556 Gallons)
Deck MaterialTeak (recently replaced)
VAT statusex VAT, Commercial (may be VAT exempt)
FlagMalta
Guest capacity36 guests allowed cruising
Dispensation157 passengers for coastal events
Main engines2x MAN-B&W Alpha 6L27/38 (new 2001)
developing 2,079kW (2,772hp), 800 RPM (Slow revving
means Low vibrations – equivalent other manufacturers
engines rev at 2,000-2,300 RPM)
Generators3x MAN-DEMP (new 2001)
type D2840LE301-HGM534E 3x 470kW
HoursMain engines: Port 18,313 – Stb 18,202
Generators Total Hours: No 1: 32,768 No 2 33,754,
No 3: 28,992.
Emergency gen’1x MAN-DEMP Type D2866TE-HCM434C 176 kw output
Gear Box2 x Reintjes type WAF2345 ratio 3.286:1
(new 2001), as well as new shaft bearings
Propellersfour bladed fixed pitch propellers (new ‘01)
Speed14-15 knots cruising, 18.5-19 knots max.
Consumption800 l/hr at 15 knots
Range4,690nm at 15 knots with 10% reserve
WatermakersBow thruster 260kW Brunvoll-Norway
Stern thruster 180kW Brunvoll-Norway
SewageJET-Norway vacuum toilet system
Treatment system Hamann.
Diesel FuelTanks comprised (volume in m3): 120.7 + 45.05 + 28.58
7.87 + 7.87 + 29.57 + 13.02 + 13.02 + 5.72 + 5.72
1.29 = 277.78 m3 (277,780 litres)
Fresh waterTanks comprised (volume in m3): 11.85 + 18.01 + 4.4+ 4.4 +
10.56 + 16.19 + 16.19 = 81.6 m3 (81,600 litres)
Lub oil9.76 m3
Other tanks55.86 m3 including 33.55 m3 pool tank
Ballast tanks77.54 m3
Permanent ballast137.09 m3
Oily water separatorMade by VICTOR
Air compressors2 units made by SPERRE
Diesel purifiers2 units made by WESTFALIA
GalleyAll USPH standards:
Main galley
Hot Galley
Cold Galley
Prep Area
Scullery Pot
Wash
Service lift
Provisions storeSPH standard stores with air-conditioned dry stores and refrigerated cells for dairy, vegetables, meat, fish and a cold room (see enlarged layout opposite).
Swimming poolMinoan art mosaic tiles (restored), tank structure (renewed),
pool platform renewed, mosaic tiles re-fitted, new platform
lifting mechanism fitted (only the original reduction gear
overhauled but kept due to it’s engineering excellence)
JacuzziJACUZZI hot tub on the Promenade Deck
Tenders2x hand made wooden HACKERS (new 2001 both completely
refit 2022)
1x RIB “Olympic Cruiser” 720 (2019), 200hp
1x Medline 8.3m (2023) with 2x 300hp engines
Jetskis2 x SeaDoo TRIXX wave runner (new in 2023) 1 SeaDoo GTX
Pro wave runner (new in 2023)
Washdown eq.Full inventory of washdown gear
Breathing Ap.6 sets of BA & protective apparel
FirefightingFull inventory of firefighting gear
EPIRB2x McMURDO SMARTFIND E8 AUTO
Windlass2x original combined anchor windlass and mooring winch, with new double electro-hydraulic power plant. Only the Heads and Gears are used for historical purposes
Aft winchesOriginal two aft winches, treated as per Windlasses above
Anchor Chain8 Shackles on port, 9 Shackles on Stbd.
Steering gearSingle rudder with original Rudder Blade and Rams used. New
in 2001 was the Double Electro-hydraulic system
ECDISDual ECDIS from FURUNO
AISCODEN Class A
2x McMURDO rescue locating dev./SARTs
Voyage Data rec.FURUNO VR-7000 Data Recorder
Distress signalFURUNO INMARSAT MES
GMDSS panelRAYTHEON AU 2000 distress panel
GPS units2x FURUNO GP 170
Screens2x FURUNO PCU 30-10
2x FURUNO MU-231
Radar (ARPA)2x FURUNO FAR2817 and FAR2318
Satellite compassFURUNO SC-702
VHFFURUNO FM-8900S VHF SAILOR RT5022 VHF DSC Multiple handheld VHF radios (8 seen) 3x survival craft VHF: ICOM IC-GM1600E
MF/HFJRC NCM-2150 MF/HF Controller
Inmarsat2x FURUNO FELCOM 18
Alarm panelFURUNO (linked to ECDIS)
Echo SounderFURUNO FE-800
AutopilotRAYTHEON ANSHUTZ NautoPilot 2020
ConningANSHUTZ NautoConning FURUNO NautoConning screen
Helming wheelANSHUTZ, with additional joystick control
Thruster controlsBRUNVOLL bow & stern thruster controls
Public AddressSTEENHANZ ETB-PK10 PA system
Gyro CompassANSHUTZ
Lighting controlsDeck lighting switchboard
Alarm monitoringKAFOUROS TECH RS4008
BNWASNAVITRON NT990
Nav Light controlAQUA SIGNAL
Shell door indicatorShell door indicator interface
CCTV screensVIEWSONIC Multi-view screen
NAVTEXJRC NKG-800
JRC NCR-333 NAVTEX Receiver
ComputerDELL Bridge Computer + printer
Indicator PanelsDoor open/closed Mimic panel
Fire Zones panel Sprinkler Mimic panel
Watertight bulhead doors panel
Fire Alarm panelSCANA SERVOTEKNIKK MBSA-809
AC Control panelBespoke system
OtherCONSILIUM Log, STEIN SOHN Clock, YOUNG Wind Tracker
Bridge WingsBow & stern thruster controls on wings
Fire ProtectionSERVOTECHNIKS smoke detectors C02 system for the Engine Room space
Fire Line System Sprinkler System (beyond requirements) Low Location
Lighting System Breathing Apparatus (BA x6) EEBD (Emergency Escape
Breathing Devices) A-class fire doors
ElevatorGuest Elevator / Lift serving 2 decks / Service Lift serving 2 decks
BarsEquipped to USPH standards Aris Bar on Main Deck
Jacuzzi Bar on Promenade Deck
Pianos2x STEINWAY pianos
1x ROLAND RG – 7
SpaTwo spa treatment rooms Shower room (new 2022) Mani-Pedi area
Hair & beauty room
GymTECHNOGYM running machine
TECHNOGYM elliptical trainer
TECHNOGYM bicycle with big screen
TECHNOGYM free weights
LaundryUSPH standard laundry room
4x washing machines 2x Dryers
1x Ironing Table 1x Roller Iron
Adjacent linen store
PantryUSPHH standard pantries are arranged as follows:
Crew Mess Pantry on Deck 2
Pantry adjacent to Ari’s Bar on Deck Pantry forward of Dining Room on Deck 3
Pantry on Promenade Deck on Deck 4
Onassis SuiteBedroom Bathroom Library / lounge
Guest cabinsAndros & Lesbos – 21.50 m²
Chios & Ithak – 20.00 m²
Crete & Mykonos – 18.50 m²
Santorini Rhodes – 17.20 m²
Tinos Corfu – 14.50 m², 16.20 m²
Zakynthos & Kefalonia – 18.50 m²
Delos & Skopelos – 15.50 m²
Syros & Evia – 13.00 m²
InteriorCallas lounge – 74 m²
Churchill Library – 31 m²
Dining room – 109 m²
Lapis Lounge – 55 m²
Deck areasPool Deck – 80 m²
Jacuzzi Deck – 112 m²
Funnel Deck – 28 m²
Compass Deck – 80 m²
Tender2 x passenger Hacker Craft Prestige varnished launches carrying 8 guests (recently refit)
1 x RIB tender (new 2023)
1 x sports tender “Olympic Cruiser” 720 (new 2018)
Toys2 Seadoo Spark 900 HO 3 seats with IBR system
1 Seadoo GTI 120 CV for
1 Hoverboard
1 Flyboard
1 yacht toboggan Aquaglide with a 6.5 meters slide
2 x OBRIEN Ringos
1 x 6-man banana
Snorkelling equipment

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THE ENGINE ROOM

The engine room on CHRISTINA O was all new in 2001, as with all systems on board the yacht. The equipment that was installed in 2001 was specified to be of the highest quality for longevity and reliability. The MAN Alfa engines are a perfect example, as they were chosen for their low-revving power (metal fatigue and wear is less than on high revving engines), and reliability is further enhanced by having fewer external pipes attached to the engines. The generators were specified to be able to have redundancy for one generator to be serviced while the other two are running. Pumps and valves and even pipes are all specified for longevity, with copper-nickel and stainless steel materials.

REFIT HISTORY

A journey of transformation

1943

HMCS Stormont: Canadian anti-submarine river-class frigate HMCS Stormont launched. The vessel served in the Second World War, including as a convoy escort during the Battle of the Atlantic.

1953

Aristotle Onassis: Aristotle Onassis bought the ship after the end of the Second World War as naval surplus, at a scrap value of $34,000. The boat was remodelled by architect Caesar Pinnau and named Christina.

1975

Christina and Jackie Onassis: Onassis died and left the yacht to his daughter, Christina, and second wife, Jackie Kennedy Onassis. If neither were interested it would be turned over to the Greek government to serve as a presidential yacht.

Argo: Both women declined the inheritance. The Greek government changed the vessel’s name to Argo, but allowed it to decay. It was put up for sale at $16 million in the early 1990s, but it didn’t sell.

1988

John Paul Papanicolaou: The vessel was purchased in a government-sponsored auction by Greek shipping magnate John Paul Papanicolaou, an Onassis family friend.

1999

Christina O: The rebuild began at the Viktor Lenac shipyard in Croatia, and Argo became Christina O. Papanicolaou added the “O” in tribute to Onassis.

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Claire Robinson
Partnerships Director at Chichester Community Development Trust
I’ve known Tim for 12+ years and we’ve completed numerous charters together as Broker and Captain. Doing business with Tim is always prompt, clear, and efficient, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction.
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Captain at Moror Yacht EYE
I’ve known Tim for 12+ years and we’ve completed numerous charters together as Broker and Captain. Doing business with Tim is always prompt, clear, and efficient, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction.
Paul Bickley
Captain at Moror Yacht EYE
Tim’s expertise in the yacht industry is unparalleled, with almost two decades of experience spanning charters, sales, marina development, and boatyard partnerships.
Claire Robinson
Partnerships Director at Chichester Community Development Trust
Tim’s expertise in the yacht industry is unparalleled, with almost two decades of experience spanning charters, sales, marina development, and boatyard partnerships.
Claire Robinson
Partnerships Director at Chichester Community Development Trust

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