Irina VII

Classic Yacht of 54 feet built in 1935 by « William Fife & Son » Shipyard in Fairlie and designed by Alfred Mylne This graceful flushdecked classic yacht was designed by Alfred Mylne in 1934 and built the same year by William Fife in Fairlie, Scotland, for a Glasgow ship owner, Major J.G. Allan, from Helensburgh, and named "Sonas" ("happiness" in gaelic). In 1947, James C. Guthrie, made the sails reduced to 1100 sq. feet by Mackenzie. The type becomes Bermudian Sloop. Her RORC rating is than 38.93 ft. In 1952 she was sold to Georg von Erpecom another ship owner in Norway, from the Bergen's Yacht Club, who changed her name to "Irina VII". She was the Club's Flag ship during many years. Georg Von Erpecom had also owned all the 6 precedent Irina ! During the sixties, Irina VII was entrusted to Finn Engelsen. From 1965 to 1985 she was used extensively by a Devon based club and finally sold on in 1985 to Miss and Mister Potts. In 2002, Irina VII has been sold to french people. Irina VII is currently beeing renovate by AMEBOIS Shipyard. More than 12 000 hours have been necessary for her renovation. Irina VII is now in its original Bermuda rig, the interiors being in their original state of 1934. Irina VII has been regularly sailed during 2003 and will be present in other regatta in 2004.

3 total cabins

0/2 bathrooms

6/8 berths

0/2 wc