Legendary Christina yacht Aristotle Onassis

Among the legendary yacht can not remember the famous "Christina" Greek millionaire Aristotle Onassis. At its board, he met with Maria Callas. At the same board, as the biographer, ever shut up best operatic voice XX century.

Christina originally built in 1943 as a Canadian convoy escort, the yacht was purchased by shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1954. Onassis spent over $4 million to convert the ship, which he named after his daughter, into the most elegant and advanced private yacht afloat. The Christina was Onassis' "floating home" from 1954 to 1975. During that time, the vessel's guest list was the ultimate who's who of dignitaries and Hollywood stars, including such luminaries as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, King Farouk of Egypt, opera diva Maria Callas and numerous others. John F. Kennedy first met Winston Churchill aboard the yacht and two of the most celebrated wedding receptions of the century were held on her decks - Prince Rainier to Grace Kelly and Onassis himself to Jacqueline Kennedy.

CHRISTINA O - SPECIFICATION:
Built/Refitted: Christina O was originally built in 1943 as a Canadian convoy escort. Bought & refitted as a yacht by Aristotle Onassis in 1954, Christina O was restored & extensively refitted in 1999-2001.

Length: 325'/99.1m
Beam: 36.5'/11.06m
Draft: 14'/4.24m

CHRISTINA O - ACCOMMODATION:
The Yacht sleeps 36 guests in:
- Onassis suite (bridge deck) with Jacuzzi bathroom & private lounge en suite
- 10 guest cabins forward on the main deck
- 8 guest cabins aft on the cabin (sea) deck
- All but one guest cabin are convertible from twin to double
- All cabins with en suite shower room, TV/DVD/CD/Stereo

CHRISTINA O - LAYOUT:
Compass Deck: Galaxy Bar, Sun Lounges

Bridge Deck: Onassis Suite, Bridge, Central Atrium

Promenade Deck: Reception, Show Lounge, Library, Massage & Beauty Salon, Central Atrium, Children's Playroom, Fitness Centre, Sports Lounge, Jacuzzi Deck

Main deck: 10 Guest Cabins, "Rendezvous" Music Lounge, Main Dining Room, Central Atrium, Ari's Bar, Lapis Lounge, Swimming Pool (salt water) which converts to dance floor

Christina Cabin deck: 8 Guest Cabins

Cruising speed: 15 knots
Fuel cons: 750 l/hr cruising
Flag: Panama
Crew: Captain Edmund Wilkinson (British) + 33

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