The World Superyacht Awards 2012 guests are kindly invited by Mr.Kahraman Sadikoğlu, an Owner of the beautiful motor yacht Savarona to enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus, on the afternoon of Sunday 6th May. Designed by one of the best American naval architects of his day, William Francis Gibbs, the 128m luxury charter yacht Savarona was constructed in 1931 for Mrs. Emily Roebling Cadwalader at a cost of $4 millions.
128m luxury charter yacht Savarona
Cadwalader was the granddaughter of John Augustus Roebling; the architect who designed the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the great engineering feats of the 19th century. Given this heritage, it is not surprising that she should have commissioned the largest and fastest yacht of her day, which remains one of the world’s largest private yachts.
For seven years, the luxury yacht Savarona plied the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. In 1938 she was purchased by the Turkish government and presented to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, who held cabinet meetings and entertained world leaders aboard his yacht.
After Atatürk’s death, the Savarona was used by the Navy as a training ship, eventually falling into disrepair. She was saved in 1989 by Turkish businessman Kahraman Sadikoğlu, who embarked on an ambitious campaign of restoration, employing no less than 425 skilled workers.
The Savarona superyacht isn’t just a ship, but rather a floating gallery of art and antiques. As soon as boarding the ship, one realizes that its restoration and embellishment were a labor of love on the part of Mr. Sadikoğlu and his wife, Julide. There is antique furniture everywhere, ornate gilded mirrors, authentic kilims (some as much as 100 years old), bronze statues and an outstanding collection of paintings and prints by contemporary Turkish artists.
Cruising along the international coasts, the 128m megayacht Savarona brings an experience of elegance and luxury to those who are lucky enough to be her guests. Thus far, Savarona has hosted VIP guests such as Prince Rainier, Prince Charles, the Sultan of Brunei, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Princess Diana, fashion-designer Valentino and a host of Hollywood stars.
Guests of the World Superyacht Awards 2012 have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cruise the historic Bosphorus waterway to the Black Sea and back on board the iconic charter yacht Savarona, which has become an important part of modern Turkish history.
Places are limited and subject to availability, with priority given to superyacht owners and event sponsors.
The cruise will begin promptly at 3pm.
