Joseph M. Soper XARIFA 1927
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Vessel Type: 3 Masted Schooner
LOA: 163’8″ / 49.90m – LOD: 141’0″ / 43m – LWL: 113’6″ / 34.6m – Beam: 28’0″ / 8.55m – Draft: 14’11” / 4.55m – Displacement: 378T – Sail Area: 14,918 sq ft / 1,386 sqm – Original Name: Xarifa – Original Owner: Franklin Morse Singer – Year Launched: 1927 – Designed by: J.M.Soper – Built by: J.S. White and Co. (Cowes, England) – Hull Material: Steel – Call Sign: 9HB4985 – Port of Registry: Valletta – Malta – Location: Marine Traffic
Historical:
XARIFA 1927 has a long and interesting history full of racing, luxury, public service, scientific research and as in all original historic vessels, plenty of intrigue. Her first owner was Franklin Morse Singer, one of the many sons of the multimillionaire king of the sewing machine, Isaac Singer, and a well- known American yachtsman. Franklin Singer’s mother Isabella Eugeny Boye, French, was taken as model by the sculptor Frederic Bartholdi for the Liberty Statue stepped in New York harbour in 1866.
As Mr. Singer did with all his previous yachts, he named her Xarifa, an Arabic word which means ‘noble’, ‘honest’.
In 1930, he ordered his new next yacht and sold the Xarifa to the British businessman and newspapers magnate Edward Mauger (who was given the title of Baron Iliffe in 1933). Mr Mauger renamed her as Radiant. During this period, the yacht was raced actively and hosted important private social events on board.
In 1934, she was bought by Camper & Nicholson.
In 1936 the ship was sold to the Baron Louis Empain, the youngest son of Baron Edward Empain, a wealthy engineer, entrepreneur, financier and industrialist from Belgium, who gave her a new name, Oiseau Blanc. Under this ownership, she crossed many times the Atlantic Ocean, sailed the St. Lorenzo River and took several cruises in Europe and in America.
It has been published in many articles that around 1938 the yacht was sold again to Georgette Malou, who called her Georgette. However, since November 23rd 1936 until 1939, there are no records of the boat. In 1939, Professor and Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison, from the American History Department of Harvard, acquired her. As per the papers of Professor Morison, kept in the archives of Harvard University, in mid-1939, he and other benefactors “purchased a derelict three-masted schooner yacht, which we renamed Capitana and rerigged as a barquentine”. Professor and Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison re-baptized her as Capitana, in honor of Columbus´s Flagship. For a long time Prof. Morison was interested in Columbus´s voyages to America.
As published by the magazine Traffic World in June 8th 1940, the yacht changed hands once again and was bought by Clementino Benoliel De Carvalho, the son of Antonio Miguel de Carvalho, owner of the company Antonio Miguel de Carvalho et Cie. from Cape Verde. The boat was registered for trade use between New Bedford and Cape Verde in what was known as the Brava Packet Trade routes.
In April 1941 Capitana was acquired by an Icelandic merchant called Magnus Andersson in New Bedford, who took her to Reykjavik to be used for fish transportation between Iceland and Europe.
He later sold the vessel in 1947 to the Danish owner Tuxen and Hagemann, converting her into a fishing vessel, while preserving her name.
Negotiations were made by Hjamal Olsen, a Danish yacht broker.
It is thought that Hjamal Olsen navigated and was in charge of some of the “sikre ruter” (secure routes). After the meeting at the Hôtel Angleterre in 1944 between German Officers and members of the Danish resistance, where a secret collaboration was agreed (the resistance transported German goods through the “sikre ruters” between Denmark and neutral Sweden and they received weapons), Hjamal Olsen navigated these “sikre ruters” with a boat called “Capitano”.
In 1951 the famous Austrian Scientist and voyager Hans Hass (some refer to him as the Austrian Cousteau) bought the yacht. He initially renamed her Manta, in honor to one of the principle actors of his acclaimed film Under the Red Sea, released on October 2, 1952 and which was awarded first prize at the Venice Film Festival, as well as winning other major awards. However, he soon gave her back her original name, Xarifa. The yacht took many voyages around the world, especially through the Pacific and Indian oceans, thus becoming famous for Hans Hass’ oceanographic and scientific researches. By way of the International Institute for Marine Research, this new research ship was mostly financed through the proceeds of Hass´s film Under the Red Sea, and then by way of photo safaris in the Red Sea and by the BBC.
In 1960 she was purchased in Singapore by Italian multimillionaire Carlo Traglio. Under his ownership, she went through a refit in Italy and was then taken to her new home port, the Tee-Pier in Port Hercule, Monaco, where she remained berthed until 2012.
Finally, she was bought in 2012 by her current owner. A new full refit and her outstanding original architecture, made it possible for the Xarifa to recover all her strength and magnificence.
Since 2014, she has participated in several regattas, displaying once again her splendour and elegance: Cannes Régates Royales, Les Voiles de St Tropez, Argentario Sailing Week, Copa del Rey – Mahón, Regata Puig Barcelona, Monaco Classic Week, Panerai Transat Classique 2019.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner/Guardian: (1927) – Franklin Morse Singer Owner/Guardian: (1930) – Baron Iliffe, Edward Mauger Owner/Guardian: (1934) – Camper & Nicholson Owner/Guardian: (1936) – Baron Louis Empain Owner/Guardian: (1938) – Georgette Malou Owner/Guardian: (1939) – Professor and Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Owner/Guardian: (1940) – Clementino Benoliel De Carvalho Owner/Guardian: (1941) – Magnus Andersson Owner/Guardian: (1947) – Tuxen and Hagemann Owner/Guardian: (1951) – Hans Hass Owner/Guardian: (1960) – Carlo Traglio Owner/Guardian: (2012) – Current owner
Since her launch in 1927, Xarifa welcomed onboard well-known personalities, such as Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor and his wife Wallis Simpson and Sir Thomas Lipton.
In 1967, she appeared in the film The Sailor from Gibraltar, with Vanessa Redgrave and Jeanne Moreau.
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XARIFA 1927
XARIFA 1927, a 47.24 m Sail Yacht built in the United Kingdom and delivered in 1927, is the flagship of J. Samuel White .
Her top speed is 9.0 kn and her cruising speed is 8.0 kn and her power comes from a Deutz diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 11 guests in 5 staterooms, with 9 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 237.0 GT and a 8.6 m beam.
She was designed by Joseph M. Soper , who also completed the naval architecture. Joseph M. Soper has designed 1 yacht and created the naval architecture for 1 yacht for yachts above 24 metres.
XARIFA 1927 is in the top 10% by LOA in the world. She is one of 85 sailing yachts in the 45-50m size range.
XARIFA 1927 is currently sailing under the Malta flag, the 3rd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1109 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Spain. For more information regarding XARIFA 1927's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .
Specifications
- Name: XARIFA 1927
- Previous Names: XARIFA,RADIANT,L OISEAU BLANC,GEORGETTE
- Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Classic Yacht
- Builder: J. Samuel White
- Naval Architect: Joseph M. Soper
- Exterior Designer: Joseph M. Soper
- Refits: 1954,2023
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This ship info includes data on what are the dimensions and general vessel particulars, last and next special class survey, who is the owner of the ship xarifa 1927 , its commercial manager, ism manager, classification society, their addresses and contact details and shipyard where it was built as well as statistics for the number of owned and managed ships and companies related thereto..
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| IMO | 8669682 |
| MMSI | 249708000 |
| Call Sign | 9HB4985 |
| Built | 1927 |
| Age | 97 years |
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| Length | 49 m / 161 ft |
| Beam | 9 m / 30 ft |
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If you have any questions about the XARIFA information page below please contact us . *NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER*The 50m classic sailing yacht XARIFA (ex Radiant, Oiseau Blanc, Capitania, Georgette) is a beautiful 1927 schooner designed by engineer J.M. Soper and constructed by J. Samuel White & Co. Ltd. in Cowes, UK. She was refitted numerous times over the years, with the most recent refit in 2014 at the Metalships & Docks Shipyards located in Spain. NOTABLE FEATURES: ~Vast deck ~Lovely sunbathing area ~Modern entertainment equipment ~Individual Air Conditioning controls XARIFA represents a three-masted schooner, featuring a sail area of up to 1,386 square metres, with sails made by North Sails. They were produced in a cream colour to complement her classic look. She is also equipped with Lewmar hydraulic power system, able to reach 140kg/square centimetre to activate and run the bronze winches, which can achieve a pulling capacity of 7,000 kg, while being perfectly integrated in the Burmese teak wood deck. The Harken furling system, model Unit 5 and Unit 6, is made of aluminium for lighter and easier use. Xarifa has been created to take advantage of all the spaces found aboard. Her layout and furniture are arranged in a way to maintain the yachts classical personality while featuring modern entertainment equipment. For relaxation and pleasant socialising there is a U-shaped sofa near the bridge and at the stern there is a comfortable sunbathing area. The engine room casing has been lowered and covered with teak wood which has created a new area with sun loungers for guests to relax. XARIFA has a professional galley on board, offering top quality appliances, as well as a 2,5 m3 cold room and a wine cellar. The main engine, a Caterpillar 3406 with a power of 400 BHP, has been preserved and is capable of reaching 9 knots speed. The engine was fully repaired by the Official Technical Service and sensors have been installed in order to monitor it from the control board of the schooner. XARIFA Specifications
2014 Refit Summary: The 2014 refit of superyacht Xarifa was very extensive, incorporating all quarters and equipment. The surface of the sails was modified and the masts were lengthened. Her engines were completely modernised and she received a new steel deck, assuring water tight integrity. In addition, she has a new teak decking from Burma, as well as new electronic and entertainment equipment. The main aim of the refit was to preserve XARIFA yacht’ classic style, while providing her with the latest in luxury amenities. Yacht AccommodationAccommodation aboard XARIFA is offered to 12 guests in beautifully restored cabins, with en-suite bathrooms, internet, satellite TV and air conditioning control. The interior of the guest cabins boast fine woods and luxury materials. The Captan’s cabin is situated at the stern along with two double bed cabins and the prow features to single bed cabins. All of the cabins are equipped with internal phones, internet connection, satellite TV, spacious, individual en suite bathrooms and individual air conditioning control. There are beautifully preserved antique portholes, providing light from the outside. Together with the captain’s cabin there is accommodation for seven crew members in total. Amenities and ExtrasWe do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 49.90m (163'71'') yacht XARIFA, so please enquire for more information. XARIFA Disclaimer:The luxury yacht XARIFA displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current. Quick Enquiry BARACUDA VALLETTA | From EUR€ 185,000/wk PANORAMA II | From EUR€ 77,000/wk MEIRA | From EUR€ 110,000/wkM/Y Xarifa 192750 m, 1927 , Samuel White
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The current position of XARIFA 1927 is at West Mediterranean reported 3 mins ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of Valencia, Spain on Aug 28, 09:33 UTC. The vessel XARIFA 1927 (IMO 8669682, MMSI 249708000) is a Yacht built in 1925 (99 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Malta .  Position & Voyage Data
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