Elite Traveler Spring 2022

INSPIRE TOP HISTORIC YACHTS

EROS Delivered in 1939 by British shipyard Brooks Motor Craft, the classic sailing yacht Eros has led a colorful past, with lords, ladies and royalty all captivated by her charm and beautiful lines over her eight decades a fl oat. Originally christened Jeanry , she was commissioned for the daughter and son-in-law of a British lord who unfortunately spent very little time on board her before she was requisitioned by the Royal Navy to participate in the evacuation e ff orts at Dunkirk during World War II. Following the end of her wartime service she went on to be owned by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, second only to Aristotle Onassis in the shipping magnate stakes and also the fi rst man to be called a billionaire. Niarchos rechristened her Eros in honor of the Greek god of love and passion, and under his ownership the wooden schooner became a fi xture on the Mediterranean yachting circuit, hosting the cream of European society, including King Juan Carlos and Queen So fi a of Spain. Niarchos gifted the newlyweds the use of Eros along with his private Greek island, Spetsopoula, for their honeymoon in 1962. The island also hosted Prince Charles and Princess Diana for the latter part of their honeymoon while they cruised through the Mediterranean and Aegean on board the Royal Yacht Britannia . Eros went on to change ownership just one more time before being rescued by her current owner in 1992. Meticulously restored to her original grandeur over the course of 18 years, she was relaunched in 2016 and now o ff ers the re fi nement of a bygone era combined with the latest superyacht luxuries. Retaining many original details, including the Admiralty bronze fi ttings of the ship’s bell and restored Burmese teak planks, her complete overhaul involved repairs and replacements to her steel structure, and over 20,000 new bronze bolts, among many other things. Today, Eros o ff ers charter guests the chance to experience genuine sailing on a stunning classic yacht, either cruising in the Caribbean or Mediterranean or racing in classic regattas in the Caribbean and New England. Boasting state-of-the-art technology, 22 hydraulically assisted winches and 9,000 sq ft of sail, Eros can reach speeds of up to 10 knots under sail. And for those looking to simply sit back and relax, her four guest cabins include a master stateroom with private en suite featuring a Jacuzzi bath, a double stateroom with en suite, and two twin cabins with shared bathroom. Out on deck, she boasts numerous seating and lounging areas for socializing, relaxing and alfresco dining. Eros also o ff ers plenty of on-the-water entertainment, with a great selection of water toys for her more active guests to enjoy. From $44,000 to $48,000 per week. Contact Dominic Meredith Hardy, director, dominic@classic-charters.com, +44 781 840 3524, classic-charters.com

Builder Brooke Marine Built 1939 Re fi t 1999, 2016, 2019 LOA 115 ft Number of guests 8 Crew 5