Elite Traveler Spring 2022

INSPIRE TOP HISTORIC YACHTS

HAIDA 1929 At the time of her launch in 1929, this clipper-bow yacht was christened Haida , after the native people of Alaska and British Columbia. It is the name for which she is best known, and to which she has recently reverted following a comprehensive re fi t. However, the iconic Haida has sailed through a succession of adventures and has had many di ff erent names during her storied life. Haida ’s original commissioning owner spent over a decade cruising the west coast of America, pursuing his interests in marine science and fi shing. In 1940, the oceangoing yacht was commandeered for service in World War II by the US Navy. She had a heroic naval career, saving many lives and protecting key installations while patrolling San Francisco Bay. In 1946, post war, she returned to her role as a private yacht and moved to Alexandria in Egypt, where she cruised for fi ve years before moving to the French Riviera in 1952 — just in time for the birth of the Mediterranean yachting scene. She has resided in the Mediterranean ever since, under various ownerships of dedicated, high-pro fi le owners, including Löel Guinness, becoming one of the world’s most famous superyachts. Haida ’s recent, award-winning re fi t by the renowned Pendennis Shipyard has combined the grandeur and elegance of 1930s yachting with state-of-the-art superyacht luxuries. Despite replacing over 100 tons of steel within her hull structure, Haida 1929 (as she is now known) retains the sophisticated and timeless exterior lines originally designed by Cox & Stevens. Even the original Krupp engines remain, thought to be the oldest working engines of their type. Deck spaces are generous, especially on the recently extended sun deck, which has been split around her iconic funnel. Period furniture and artworks re-create the charm and ambience of her heritage, while a light color palette and modern amenities have been integrated. Her notable features include a barber shop, spa, hammam, biofuel fi replace, indoor and outdoor cinemas, and stepped pool. Elegant and re fi ned, Haida 1929 is a truly original classic.

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Builder Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft Re fi t yard Pendennis

Built 1929 Re fi t 2018 LOA 233 ft Number of guests 12 Crew 18