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Motor yacht destriero  - for some years at the lürssen facility in lemwerder. is this the sad end of a legend.

Destriero has a length of 68m and thanks to three gas turbines with 60,000 hp a top speed of 60 Knots. The yacht was built by Italian shipyard  Fincantieri  1991.

In 1992 she crossed the Atlantic (3,106 nautical miles) in 58 hours at an average speed of 53 knots

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The 9th of August is a historic date for the Italian shipbuilding industry, marking 30 years of a record that still stands undefeated, set by the ship Destriero. Since 1992 the “Blue Riband” for the Atlantic crossing has belonged to all those who participated in the design and construction of the ship and the realisation of the challenge.

Destriero: a record still unbeaten after 30 years

On 6 August 1992, Destriero, a fantastic example of Italian naval technology, left behind the Ambrose Light in New York, the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the Verrazzano bridge to embark on the record-breaking attempt.

At dawn on 9 August 1992, at 6.14 a.m. and 50 seconds, staff manning the Bishop Rock lighthouse in the Scilly isles off England, still shrouded in fog, were surprised to hear the voice of Cesare Fiorio over the radio: “Good Morning, this is the commander of the ship Destriero, we left from New York, please register the date and time of our passage.” “Good morning Destriero, we were not expecting you so soon…” was the operator’s reply.

Destriero: a record still unbeaten after 30 years

Destriero, flying the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda burgee, had covered 3,106 miles in 58 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds, at an average speed of 53.09 knots, or 98.323 km/h, taking 21 hours less than the English catamaran Hoverspeed, holder of the previous record.

Waiting for the crew on their arrival was H.H. the Aga Khan, President of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the main supporter of the project. In addition to the Blue Riband, Destriero was also awarded the New York Yacht Club’s Columbus Atlantic Trophy and the Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy, created by Richard Branson.

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DESTRIERO is a 68.18 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Fincantieri and delivered in 1991.

Her top speed is 66.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 3500.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from three General Electric codag engines. She has a gross tonnage of 1376.0 GT and a 12.91 m beam.

She was designed by Pininfarina , who has designed 103 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Donald L. Blount , who has architected 31 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Aluminium deck, a Aluminium hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

When delivered, DESTRIERO will join a fleet of 202 motor yachts in the 60-70m size range. Compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed will be 35.87 kn above the average, her top speed 49.38 kn above the average and her volume 157.61 GT above the average.

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  • Name: DESTRIERO
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Record Attempt Vessel
  • Builder: Fincantieri
  • Naval Architect: Donald L. Blount
  • Exterior Designer: Pininfarina

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Heir to a long line of record-setting ships, Destriero earned the Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy for the fastest one-way Atlantic crossing in 1992 with an average speed of 53 knots. That same year she also won the Columbus Atlantic Trophy for the fastest round-trip Atlantic crossing. Her gas turbines carry her 222’ (67m) frame with 52,000 horsepower. When she was launched, she was the largest aluminum boat on the water with the biggest waterjets designed and manufactured at the time. DLBA is proud to have spearheaded her naval architecture.

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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DESTRIERO CHALLENGE

The Italian yacht still holds the Blue Riband record

09 august 2017.

Trieste, August 9, 2017 – Today, 25 years ago, the Destriero , the fastest motor yacht in the world, set the record for crossing the Atlantic in 1992. This record is yet unbeaten.

The monohull, built in 1991 in less than one year in the Fincantieri shipyard of Muggiano and Riva Trigoso, sailed 3,106 nautical miles without refueling, from Ambrose Light, New York to Bishop Rock lightship on the Scilly  Isles, England, in 58 hours at an average speed of  53 knots (reaching a maximum speed of 66 knots), claiming once more the Blue Riband, awarded in 1933 to the legendary transatlantic liner Rex.

In order to celebrate the feat, on September 5 th , 1992 the Destriero was also awarded the Virgin Atlantic Trophy by the English business magnate Richard Branson for the fastest trans-Atlantic crossing, as well as the New York Yacht Club Columbus Atlantic Trophy.

At that time, the Destriero was the largest unit in light alloy ever built, one of the ships with the highest efficiency, power and technology concentration, a real jewel of the Italian shipbuilding industry. At 67 meters long with a beam of 13 meters and 60,000 HP, the yacht was able to reach average speeds exceeding 60 knots. Record figures, an Italian pride, the result based on a wealth of experience gained by Fincantieri in over 200 years of shipbuilding history, which still allow the Group to build the most beautiful and efficient civil and naval ships. 

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The monohull, built in 1991 in less than a year by Fincantieri, sailed 3,106 nautical miles without refueling, from  Ambrose Light, New York to Bishop Rock lightship on the Scilly  Isles, England, in 58 hours at an average speed of  53 knots (reaching  peaks of  70), and won once more the Blue Riband which in 1933 had been awarded to the legendary transatlantic liner, the Rex.

Present at the event were Corrado Antonini, Chairman of  Fincantieri, Cesare Fiorio, head of the Destriero Challenge program  and Aldo Benedetti, second-in-command of  the Destriero.

Built at the shipyards of  Muggiano and Riva Trigoso, the Destriero was the largest ship in light alloy ever to be constructed and one of the vessels with the highest  concentration of  efficiency, power and technology. At 67 metres long with a beam of  13 metres and 60,000 HP, the yacht could reach average speeds of over  60 knots. Record figures, the pride of Italy, a result based on a wealth of  experience in the construction  of  ships gained by Fincantieri in the course of over two centuries. The Destriero marked for Fincantieri the beginning of the production of  a new generation of  high speed vessels with consequent benefits for commercial development.

The challenge of  the Destriero started with the aim to break the record for crossing the Atlantic, for which the Blue Riband has been awarded since 1838. Later, in 1935 winners of the Blue Riband were also awarded the Hales Trophy, following a proposal from a British MP, Harold Hales. The competition regulations allow merchant vessels to participate provided that,  during an in Atlantic crossing, from East to West, they meet certain requirements: to have mail on board, paying passengers and a professional crew. The Destriero follows in the wake of this tradition; her challenge to the Atlantic starts from a passion for naval technology, from Ismaili Prince Karim Aga Khan, who sponsored the initiative, supported by leading testimonials of Italian industry and culture of the time, from the Fiat of  Gianni Agnelli,  to the IRI of  Franco Nobili and other numerous sponsors.

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Destriero, the Italian word for steed. A 67-metre long, 13-metre wide, 400 ton displacement, aluminum motor yacht built in 1991 by Fincantieri at their Muggiano and Riva Trigoso yards in La Spezia. The whole projet was born from the Aga Khan IV’s passion for cutting-edge naval technology, supported by many of Italy’s leading industrialists of the time such as Gianni Agnelli, Franco Nobili of IRI, Umberto Nordio of Alitalia, and Arrigo Gattai of CONI.

It was specifically built to cross the Atlantic Ocean in record time of three days and secure the Nastro Azzurro — an unofficial accolade once given to the passenger liner traveling from Europe to America in regular service with the record highest average speed.

In 1992 Destriero crossed the Atlantic twice, without refuelling. Firstly westbound from Tarifa, Spain, to Ambrose Light, New York, and then back.

At 06:14 am and 50 seconds on August 9, 1992, Destriero, flying the yacht Club Costa Smeralda burgee, passed the Bishop Rock lighthouse in England’s Scilly Isles. It had left Ambrose Light off New York on August 6 and covered the 3,106 nautical miles in 58 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds at an average speed of 53.09 knots.

Destriero was fitted with 3 x GE Aviation LM1600 gas turbines totalling 60,000-horsepower, providing it with a maximum speed of 59 knots,

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The record, previously held by the British Hoverspeed catamaran was 3 days, 7 hours and 54 minutes at an average speed of 36.6 knots, was completely smashed.

Despite that, Destriero was denied the Hales Trophy, because it was classed as a private yacht and not a commercial passenger vessel.

Onboard crew was composed by:

  • Cesare Fiorio, Destriero Challenge project manager
  • Odoardo Mancini, captain
  • Aldo Benedetti, second-in-command
  • Sergio Simeone, first officer
  • Franco De Mei, telecommunications officer
  • Giuseppe Carbonaro, chief machinist
  • Mario Gando, machinist
  • Nello Andreoli, machinist
  • Massimo Robino, electrician
  • Silvano Federici, engine technician
  • Cesare Quondamatteo, engine technician
  • Davide Maccario, technician
  • Giacomo Petriccione, technician
  • Michael Hurrle, technician

Destriero did, however, receive the Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy, awarded by former record-holder Richard Branson for the fastest crossing by any vessel, and the Columbus Atlantic Trophy sponsored by the Costa Smeralda and New York Yacht Clubs for the fastest trans-Atlantic round-trip.

After its successful runs, the yacht was parked in the HMNB Devonport dockyard, Plymouth, England for ten years. It was then removed in February 2009, and transferred to Lürssen shipyard in Bremen, Germany, where it sadly lays today.

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A General Description of Motor Yacht DESTRIERO

This motor yacht DESTRIERO is a 68 m 224 (ft) significant aluminium boat which was built by Fincantieri Yachts - Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani and devised by Cmn and Donald L Blount & Assoc and Pininfarina.

This yacht was built as a jet powered yacht which still holds the transatlantic speed record. When built she had three GE LM1600 gas turbines fitted giving her a maximum speed of 110 km/h (59.4 Knots, 68.4 MPH). Yacht DESTRIERO then competed for the Blue Riband award in 1992, creating a still to be bettered speed record of 53.1 knots average from New York to England without refueling. Unfortunately, she as considered a ‘private yacht’ as opposed to a ‘commercial passenger vessel’ and denied the award. The ship was "laid up" in for the last 10 years, but was removed in February 2009[3], reportedly for After spending 10 years at the HMNB Devonport dockyard, Plymouth, England, motor yacht DESTRIERO was moved to the German Lürssen ship yard in 2009.

The New Build & Naval Architecture with respect to Luxury Yacht DESTRIERO

Cmn was the naval architect involved in the professional vessel design work for DESTRIERO. Cmn and Donald L Blount & Assoc and Pininfarina is also associated with the yacht wider design collaboration for this boat. In 1991 she was formally launched to celebration in Muggiano and following sea trials and final completion was afterwards passed on to the owner who commissioned her. Fincantieri Yachts - Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani completed their new build motor yacht in Italy. The core hull was built out of aluminium. The motor yacht superstructure component is made mostly using aluminium. With a beam of 12.91 m / 42.4 feet DESTRIERO has open room. She had refit improvement and changes completed by 2000.

M/Y DESTRIERO Main Engines & Speed:

Installed with triple GEC/MTU codog main engines, DESTRIERO can attain a top speed of 66 knots. She is driven by tripple water jets (kamewa). She also has an efficient range of 3500 miles when sailing at her cruise speed of 50 knots. Her total HP is 54990 HP and her total Kilowatts are 40464.

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Cheers, I'm a big fan of the Destriero for many years. Since it won the Blue Riband in 1992 it disappeared from the public view. Does anyone here have news about the current location of the boat or any photos ? Best Regards.

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Here ya go... http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/g...sion/1677-jet-yachts.html?highlight=Destriero
YachtForums said: Here ya go... http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/g...sion/1677-jet-yachts.html?highlight=Destriero Click to expand...

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The Destriero is alongside in the UK at the Naval Base in Plymouth. Shes been there a while, i've asked loads of people why shes here and who owns her but nobody really knows. Its a great shame to see a boat like that just sat in the water.
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Thanks for the picture! The smaller yacht outside Destriero looks like the 28 m Kalamoun from 1973 which was then the fastest diesel powered yacht with 46 knots. One of my favorites from Abeking & Rasmussen... It is just that the forward roof is a little longer than it was, so either it is another yacht, or she is extended?

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Hi, i'm also a fan of the Destriero and since a long time i search pictures and information about it. It seems that she lays still at Devonport in Plymouth: http://www.merseyshipping.co.uk/photofeatures/irishcelticseas/england/destriero260806/destriero260806.htm Here is a picture of Google Earth Greetz

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Now that is just wrong...

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I might be mistaken, but is the boat pictured next to her "Fortuna" the x royal royal yacht of the king of Spain. Such a sad sight to see Yachts in such disrepair.
Nope, not Fortuna. Looks more like Shergar, but not exactly and she should have been refitted at Lürssen recently. I agree, sad to see both of them just sitting there.... The little one could be fun to have, but Destriero would be a costly toy!

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I wonder what her berthing charges are? Someone is paying a lot of money for her to just ly there and rust.

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Hi, AMG once again scores with this which is the correct Answer. AMG said: Thanks for the picture! The smaller yacht outside Destriero looks like the 28 m Kalamoun from 1973 which was then the fastest diesel powered yacht with 46 knots. One of my favorites from Abeking & Rasmussen... It is just that the forward roof is a little longer than it was, so either it is another yacht, or she is extended? Click to expand...
So she was extended in both ends then, amazing job. It looks a little like Gilgenast may have been involved with this...?

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the smaller yacht is the shergar
Hi, Welcome to Yachtforums Marc. Where did you get that info from? 11 days ago it was Kalamoun.

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I do believe that Marc is correct but it is many years since I have seen Shergar in the flesh so I could be wrong
Hi, I saw Shergar a few months ago at Lurssens. I got the info about what it was from a guy who was in DML on the day I posted the info. I took his info as being pretty reliable which is why I posted it. I do stand to be corrected however if this info proves to be wrong.
Hi, I found this: http://www.ajaxnetphoto.com/recent/051105_naval_fost_10/pages/page_31.html It confirms what I was told and wrote earlier that it is Kalamoun outside Destriero at Devonport.
There you go. It has been about 12 years since I last laid eyes on her myself, which by the way was in South Beach Marina in Miami
well it was the shergar up until 2004 which was the last time i walked past it
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  1. Destriero

    Destriero. Destriero was a 67-metre (220 ft) long, 13-metre (43 ft) wide, 400-ton displacement, yacht built by Fincantieri in their Muggiano yard at La Spezia in 1991. She was fitted with three GE Aviation LM1600 gas turbines totalling 60,000-horsepower (45,000 kW), [1] providing her with a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph; 59 ...

  2. Destriero

    Destriero has a length of 68m and thanks to three gas turbines with 60,000 hp a top speed of 60 Knots. The yacht was built by Italian shipyard Fincantieri 1991. In 1992 she crossed the Atlantic (3,106 nautical miles) in 58 hours at an average speed of 53 knots

  3. DESTRIERO Yacht

    Destriero is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 3 x gas turbine (LM1600) 20,000hp engines, she reaches a maximum speed of 66 knots. Her low draft of makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. She was built to DNV (Det Norske Veritas) 1A1 R280 (in Winter Zone) Yacht Light ...

  4. Destriero: a record still unbeaten after 30 years

    Destriero, flying the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda burgee, had covered 3,106 miles in 58 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds, at an average speed of 53.09 knots, or 98.323 km/h, taking 21 hours less than the English catamaran Hoverspeed, holder of the previous record.

  5. DESTRIERO yacht (Fincantieri, 68.18m, 1991)

    DESTRIERO is a 68.18 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Fincantieri and delivered in 1991. Her top speed is 66.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 3500.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from three General Electric codag engines. She has a gross tonnage of 1376.0 GT and a 12.91 m beam.

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    DESTRIERO. Heir to a long line of record-setting ships, Destriero earned the Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy for the fastest one-way Atlantic crossing in 1992 with an average speed of 53 knots. That same year she also won the Columbus Atlantic Trophy for the fastest round-trip Atlantic crossing. Her gas turbines carry her 222' (67m) frame ...

  7. Fincantieri Celebrates 20 Years of the Destriero

    1072. Views. Fincantieri Celebrates 20 Years of the Destriero. Published Jul 25, 2012 9:15 AM by The Maritime Executive. The Italian motor yacht took 2 days, 10 hours and 34 minutes to reach the ...

  8. 25Th Anniversary Of The Destriero'S Record Atlantic

    Posted by Eric Haun August 9, 2017. 25th Anniversary of the Destriero's Record Atlantic Crossing. On August 9, 1992 - 25 years ago today - the motor yacht Destriero set the record for the ...

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    Trieste, August 9, 2017 - Today, 25 years ago, the Destriero, the fastest motor yacht in the world, set the record for crossing the Atlantic in 1992.This record is yet unbeaten. The monohull, built in 1991 in less than one year in the Fincantieri shipyard of Muggiano and Riva Trigoso, sailed 3,106 nautical miles without refueling, from Ambrose Light, New York to Bishop Rock lightship on the ...

  10. Fincantieri Marks 20 Years of the Destriero

    Today at Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard there was the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the "Destriero", the fastest motor yacht in the world which crossed the Atlantic in 1992 setting a record which still remains unbeaten.

  11. Destriero

    Destriero. Destriero, the Italian word for steed. A 67-metre long, 13-metre wide, 400 ton displacement, aluminum motor yacht built in 1991 by Fincantieri at their Muggiano and Riva Trigoso yards in La Spezia. The whole projet was born from the Aga Khan IV's passion for cutting-edge naval technology, supported by many of Italy's leading ...

  12. Destriero Yacht

    Destriero is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Fincantieri Yachts from Italy, who launched Destriero in 1991. The superyacht has a beam of m and a volume of . GT.. Destriero features exterior design by Pininfarina. Destriero has an aluminium hull and an aluminium superstructure. She is powered by 3 General Electric engines, which give her a top speed of . kn.

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    This motor yacht DESTRIERO is a 68 m 224 (ft) significant aluminium boat which was built by Fincantieri Yachts - Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani and devised by Cmn and Donald L Blount & Assoc and Pininfarina. This yacht was built as a jet powered yacht which still holds the transatlantic speed record. When built she had three GE LM1600 gas ...

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    Destriero is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 3 x gas turbine (LM1600) 20,000hp engines, she reaches a maximum speed of 66 knots. Her low draft of makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. She was built to DNV (Det Norske Veritas) 1A1 R280 (in Winter Zone) Yacht Light ...

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    The smaller yacht outside Destriero looks like the 28 m Kalamoun from 1973 which was then the fastest diesel powered yacht with 46 knots. One of my favorites from Abeking & Rasmussen... It is just that the forward roof is a little longer than it was, so either it is another yacht, or she is extended?

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    68m / 223'1 | Fincantieri | 1991 / 2000. The luxury motor yacht Destriero is displayed on this page merely for informational purposes and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by Superyacht Network. This document is not contractual. The yacht particulars displayed in the ...

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