Orion is a 44.99 m Sail Yacht, built by Camper & Nicholsons and delivered in 1910.
Her top speed is 12.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 950.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 11 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 122.0 GT and a 7.16 m beam, and she is built with a Teak deck, a Oak, Steel and Teak hull, and Teak superstructure.
She was designed by Charles E. Nicholson, who also completed the naval architecture. Charles E. Nicholson has designed 24 yachts and created the naval architecture for 25 yachts for yachts above 23 metres.
Orion is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 146 sailing yachts in the 40-45m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her cruising speed is 0.18 kn above the average.
Specifications
- Name: Orion
- Previous Names: Sylvana,Vira,Diane,Pays-de-France
- Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Classic Yacht
- Builder: Camper & Nicholsons
- Naval Architect: Charles E. Nicholson
- Exterior Designer: Charles E. Nicholson