ASTRA is a 34.99 m Sail Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Camper & Nicholsons and delivered in 1928. She is one of 2 23mR converted models.
Her top speed is 11.0 kn, her cruising speed is 10.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 850.0 nm at 8.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 9 guests, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 91.0 GT and a 6.16 m beam.
She was designed by Charles E. Nicholson, who also completed the naval architecture. Charles E. Nicholson has designed 25 yachts and created the naval architecture for 26 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
ASTRA is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 388 sailing yachts in the 30-35m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her cruising speed is 0.21 kn above the average.
Specifications
- Name: ASTRA
- Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Classic Yacht, J-Class
- Model:23mR converted
- Builder: Camper & Nicholsons
- Naval Architect: Charles E. Nicholson
- Exterior Designer: Charles E. Nicholson
- Refits: 1930,1987