Achilles III is a 36.58 m Motor Yacht, built by J. Samuel White and delivered in 1956. She is one of 3 Ham Class yachts.
Her top speed is 15.0 kn, her cruising speed is 13.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 2750.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 1 stateroom, with 6 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 189.0 GT and a 6.71 m beam, and she is built with a Beechwood deck, a Mahogany hull, and Aluminium superstructure.
She was designed by Admiralty, who also completed the naval architecture. Admiralty has designed 44 yachts and created the naval architecture for 46 yachts for yachts above 23 metres.
Achilles III underwent a full-scale rebuild at Millkraft that finished in 1997.
Achilles III is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 1278 motor yachts in the 35-40m size range.
Specifications
- Name: Achilles III
- Previous Names: Hmas Porpoise (RAN),Hms Neasham (RN)
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Classic Yacht, Semi-displacement
- Model:Ham Class
- Builder: J. Samuel White
- Naval Architect: Admiralty
- Exterior Designer: Admiralty