![]() ![]() Security in Reval itself was not, we read, that reliable and so Heads of State did not venture ashore but rather visited each other aboard their respective Yachts. It's a beautifully observed and executed painting with exquisite detail: pure E de M. Already a sizeable flotilla of small craft has converged on the bay and it's a scene so beloved by de Martino: billowing court flags, clouds of rolling smoke, a bustle of activity aboard the ships and the waters surrounding them awash with small craft of every size and shape. V&A has not yet come to anchor so has yet to dress ship fore and aft. Royal gun salutes were exchanged and de Martino's really charming little watercolour shows the rolls of billowing gun smoke as a Russian warship fires the host nation's salute. V&A is wearing the Russian naval ensign at the fore as a courtesy to her hosts and STANDART is similarly paying her respects, with the Royal Navy's white ensign at her fore. The King arrived in the Bay of Reval (now Tallin in Estonia) at 0930 on the morning of 9th June 1908 where the two senior Russian Yachts, STANDART and POLAR STAR lay at anchor awaiting VICTORIA & ALBERT. HM King Edward VII and HM Queen Alexandra were accompanied on this voyage to the Baltic to meet Emperor Nicholas II by, amongst others, Admiral Sir John Fisher, First Sea Lord, and we are told that the passage across the North Sea had been unpleasantly rough: V&A was not known for her fine seakeeping qualities and the Royal dining room was relatively empty for much of the passage! Victoria Del Mar's impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends.Wearing Court Flags, HM Yacht VICTORIA & ALBERT escorted by the Royal Squadron, had taken passage through the Kiel canal along which they were escorted by German cavalry for the entire transit. With plentiful seating areas, a Jacuzzi, al fresco dining, an outdoor bar and an outdoor cinema, this space is a favourite for the guests. The 50m motor yacht Victoria Del Mar boasts a fully equipped gym-come-massage room and an impressive sun deck. With its own sky lounge, semi-private aft deck and direct access to the sun deck, the master suite is situated on the upper aft deck. There is a pair of twin VIP suites forward of the main deck, each with skylights, and four equal sized guest cabins on the lower deck. Victoria Del Mar can sleep up to 12 guests in seven well-appointed en suite staterooms. Victoria Del Mar’s minimalist open plan interior is enhanced by copious amounts of glass panelling, light exotic woods, leather finishes and cool colour tones. ![]() Recently refitted in 2014, Victoria Del Mar’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Delta Design Group. Victoria Del Mar boasts a length of 50m and a total of 7,500 square feet of living space, Victoria Del Mar was the most voluminous yacht ever built in the US at the time of her launch in 2006. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |