The LADY A yacht is a magnificent superyacht owned by British magnate Lord Alan Sugar. Built by Sterling, she was initially launched in 1986.
Both the exterior and interior design was the work of the prestigious Bannenberg & Rowell Design.
Name: | Lady A |
Length: | 55m (181ft) |
Guests: | 12 |
Crew: | 15 |
Builder: | Sterling |
Designer: | Bannenberg & Rowell Design |
Interior Designer: | Bannenberg & Rowell Design |
Year: | 1986 |
Speed: | 18 knots |
Engines: | Caterpillar |
Volume: | 499 tons |
IMO: | 8977261 |
Price: | US $15 Million |
Annual Running: | US $1 – 2 million |
Owner: | Lord Alan Sugar |
LADY A yacht interior
With a glamorous interior designed by Bannenberg & Rowell, this magnificent vessel can comfortably accommodate 12 guests spread across 6 suites. One of these is a master suite which has its own study and dressing room.
LADY A yacht has a crew of 15 on board to ensure optimal comfort and service for the guests. LADY A has her own dancefloor, spa, and gym as well as a jacuzzi.
Specifications
Similar to most yachts of this magnitude LADY A is built with a GRP hull and aluminum superstructure.
She is powered by twin diesel Caterpillar engines which ensures comfortable cruising speeds of up to 13 knots with a maximum speed of 18 knots.
The maximum range of LADY A yacht is over 2,500 nautical miles while she can also store up to 90,000 Litres of fuel.
It is estimated that her water storage capacity is approximately 24,000 liters. To ensure maximum comfort LADY A has anchor stabilizers.
LADY A yacht owner
The LADY A yacht was originally named SOUTHERN CROSS and was built in 1986 for Alan Bond, an Australian real estate entrepreneur.
After being declared bankrupt and sent to prison for fraud, LADY A was sold and renamed Indian Princess.
Her name was later changed back to SOUTHERN CROSS before being sold to the CEO of Stealth Gas, Harry Vafias in 2012. Following the purchase, she was renamed EMIHAR CHIOS.
As of 2015 LADY A is owned by British business magnate Lord Alan Sugar with an estimated fortune of £1.21bn.