Historic 129ft NORTHWIND built in 1930 – For Sale
By Moravia Yachting
12 March 2025
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Moravia Yachting is delighted to announce its appointment as worldwide joint sales central agent of NORTHWIND
Built in 1930 by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation, the 130ft (39.6m) NORTHWIND is an antique and classic Fantail Pilothouse motor yacht with a unique and prestigious heritage. Designed by Cox & Stevens, this steel-hulled vessel has had an extraordinary life.
Requisitioned for use during World War II, NORTHWIND patrolled the River Thames in London. She has hosted Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II onboard and Sir Winston Churchill, and in 1946 she commenced a round-the-world cruise that was part of an intelligence gathering mission led by MI6. It was aboard NORTHWIND in 1961 that former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy first met Aristotle Onassis. In later years, NORTHWIND was the lead vessel in efforts to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill and, most recently, played a starring role in the 2024 Netflix series ‘Griselda’.
This one-of-a-kind, custom built yacht is a wonderful platform for entertaining. The large top deck has served many a soiree, and her admirable lines are arguably echoed in the famous CHRISTINA O.
NORTHWIND has undergone various restorative works between 2017 and 2024. Her canoe stern was retained and she’s in ready-to-sail condition. NORTHWIND’s original interior remains intact, and the yacht has enormous potential, a refit could bring her back to full former glory with an interior sympathetic to her antique nature.
There’s accommodation for 10 guests in five cabins. All cabins are located on the lower deck and further accommodation is provided for a crew of 10.
NORTHWIND achieves a 12-knot top speed and cruises at 10 knots with a trans-Atlantic range of 3,000nm.
In purchasing NORTHWIND, one has the opportunity to acquire an important part of maritime history and ensure the on-going preservation of this special superyacht. All offers are encouraged.
Key features:
- A Unique vessel with a prestigious heritage
- Exciting refit potential
- Excellent deck spaces for events and entertaining
- Hosted HM Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Winston Churchill & Jackie Kennedy
For any enquires, please contact: Alastair Callender
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