NECESSITY is a 49.5 m Sail Yacht, built in Netherlands by Van der Graaf and delivered in 2000.
Her top speed is 10.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 2700.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a Baudouin diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 9 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 148.0 GT and a 8.2 m beam.
She was designed by Nathanael G. Herreshoff, who also completed the naval architecture. Nathanael G. Herreshoff has designed 8 yachts and created the naval architecture for 7 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
Her interior was designed by Michael Vedder - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Teak superstructure.
When delivered, NECESSITY will join a fleet of 85 sailing yachts in the 45-50m size range.
NECESSITY is currently sailing under the United States of America flag, the most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1989 yachts registered. She is currently located at the superyacht marina Port de Cannes, in France, where she has been located for 7 months. For more information regarding NECESSITY's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS.
Specifications
- Name: NECESSITY
- Previous Names: ELEONORA E
- Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Classic Styled Yacht
- Builder: Van der Graaf
- Naval Architect: Nathanael G. Herreshoff
- Exterior Designer: Nathanael G. Herreshoff
- Interior Designer: Michael Vedder