See full version: La Sultana - the spy ship that became a superyacht
Officially, the 65.4 metre Aji Petri was sent to the North Atlantic in the service of the International Telecommunication Union. Unofficially, it is believed that she was eavesdropping on conversations between the US and the UK.
The transformation is striking and well judged, making drastic changes where necessary and adding luxurious facilities but retaining and even highlighting elements that speak to her fascinating history. It was quite a job. more
Attracted by her classic silhouette and hardy construction, the La Sultana hotel group decided to buy her and undertake an extensive refit.
Many of the best known classic motor yachts were purpose-built: think the 64 metre Shemara, built by Thornycroft just before the Second World War for British businessman Sir Bernard Docker, or 1920s starlets dancing on the deck of the 78 metre Delphine, built for Detroit car mogul Horace Dodge. here
This yacht incorporates a number of special features such as an exterior AND interior pool with a beach club and direct access to the sea, as well as a helipad on the forward deck and a huge upper deck, which comfortably accommodates up to 150 guests. here
Yacht for sale is a 1962 GEORGI DIMITROV 214' 7" "LA SULTANA" Motor Yacht in Tangier, Morocco.
Thanks to her new commercial engine (having only 1000 hours since she was fixed on board), her fuel consumption is as low as 140 litres/hour at 11 knots. here
Launched in 2015, LA SULTANA underwent a major seven-year rebuild.
Stripped from keel to her upper deck, she experienced a reconfiguration of her interior and exterior spaces, yet her authenticity and history has been preserved through her exceptional art deco - oriental - style interior.
Considering the amount of charter enquires that we are receiving, LA SULTANA would certainly be an EXCEPTIONAL CHARTER VESSEL (all commercial registration in place). here
Facilities include three tender boats, including two Nantucket Limited Edition Sellerie By Lancel boats and an XPRO 490, a Mini-Moke jeep, an indoor swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, a hammam, a Marina beach club, two jetskis, two kayaks, two windsurfing boards, diving equipment, a wakeboard, six bikes and onboard entertainment system.
La Sultana has many areas to rest and relax, including a large dining room, extensive lounge area with bar, two outdoor lounges which can be used for dining, and a top deck with outdoor shower. here
Built in 1962 at the Georgi Dimitrov shipyard in Varna, Bulgaria the vessel was built as a Black Sea passenger ferry designed to carry cargo and people between the ports of Odessa, Sevastopol, Istanbul and Yalta.
The opulent interior includes artworks by Jilali Gharbaoui and a unique sculpture made from seashells and previously displayed at an Hermes store in Paris. here
The superyacht weighs a whopping 823 tonnes, has a range of 5,000 nautical miles cruising at 11 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.
In 2015 it was acquired by La Sultana Group which turned this historical vessel into a luxury superyacht, boasting seven ensuite cabins that sleep 12 guests. All the cabins have several windows, marble baths and showers, WIFI and plenty of space. The Owner’s Suite is rather large, 66 square metre wide! here
According to The Telegraph, the Soviet Union ostensibly enrolled La Sultana as a research ship in 1970. For the most part, however, the vessel was used to spy on the US and Britain during the Cold War.
In addition to its sheer elegance, La Sultana boasts a fascinating past. [links]
For those looking to own a piece of history, the famous Soviet spy ship La Sultana is now for sale at an asking price of more than $25.5 million. [links]
Originally used as a passenger ferry, La Sultana was transformed a third time in 2007, when it became a stunning private yacht. more
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