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The
Ship
Irene
is a unique survivor from a bygone era. Built in the UK in
1907, she sailed with a rapidly dwindling fleet of British
merchant vessels through two World Wars and a Great Recession,
finally retiring from her trading service in 1960. She was
abandoned for many years until discovered by her present owner.
Captivated by her natural vitality and beauty he set about
her restoration. |
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The Irene
is now available for exclusive yacht charter in the Caribbean. Her
interior has been transformed into delightful living quarters for
up to ten people in comfortable air-conditioned cabins. There is a
large saloon and dining area, complete with a full bar and piano,
which is an excellent focal point for entertainment. The deck area
is vast, boasting a huge coach roof as a sundeck - ideal for unwinding
- so there is plenty of space to move around. To give you an idea
of how much space there is, we once held a party - with a band - for
over a hundred people
Specifications
| Crew |
5 |
| Length |
117ft |
| Builder |
Carver
Bridgwater |
| Power |
2x
Gardner 6LX 135hp |
| Speed |
8
Knots |
| Range |
600
NM(power) |
| Cabins |
3
triple, 2 double |
| Navigational |
GPS
Garmin, Radar, |
| Communications |
Inmarsat
C, Boat phone, Satellite phone |
| Facilities |
Water
maker
Ice Maker
Air-conditioning |
| Recreational
Facilities |
35
hp RIB
Water skis
Wake Board
Tube
Sailing dinghy
Kayaks
Snorkel gear
Full dive equipment |
The
Cabins
We can accommodate
ten guests comfortably in five cabins.
The two forward cabins have a double bed and an upper single. Both
have their own ensuite bathrooms.
The middle starboard cabin has a single upper and lower and shares
a bathroom with the aft starboard cabin. The aft starboard cabin has
a double bed and an upper single .
The fifth cabin has a double bed and its own ensuite bathroom.
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The
Saloon and Dining area
Click
here to see a 360 degree view (requires
Apple
Quicktime)
The
saloon complete with full bar and piano is an excellent focal
point for entertainment. It is extremely spacious and one of
Irene's major assets. The large solid wood table seats ten and
is ideal for a more formal dinner. A beautiful, varnished spiral
staircase with polished brass treads takes you up on deck.
Click on picture
for full size view
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The
Deck Click
here for 360 degree view (requires Apple
Quicktime)
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The
deck is vast and boasts a huge coach roof as a sundeck,
which is ideal for unwinding. A beautifully varnished table
sits on the port side and is perfect for al fresco
dining or relaxation. Solid closed in bulwarks run around
the entire deck making it virtually impossible to fall over
board, therefore a safe haven for young children.
The Irene provides great accommodation and a unique experience
for your crewed yacht charter.
Everyone manages to find their favourite corner or hiding
place on Irene. For some, it is the exhilaration of the
bowsprit netting, where the sheer power of Irene under full
sail treats you to jolts of refreshing sea spray. For others,
it is finding a place where you can lay back and gaze at
star-filled skies on balmy, peaceful evenings. Or maybe
you might like watching the retreating horizon from the
privacy of the whaleback, a place you can stay hidden for
hours.
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Click
on picture for full size view
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