Princess Svanevit, S-2

HISTORY:

Princess Svanevit was built to put Sweden on the map as a yacht-racing, boatbuilding nation capable of the finest craftmanship. She was built with the idea “only the best is good enough,” hence the involvement of names like Estlander, Plym, Dahlskog och Knöppel. While built to be an exceptional boat, her future mission will make her into so much more…  Svanevit.se

1930: Princess Svanevit* (S-2) was the only 12mR designed by Gustaf Estlander, and was one of his last projects before his death the winter following her launch. She was very long and heavy (21.96m. LOA / 27 tons) and well constructed so as not to “cheat” the Rule and…

“so her profile and sections are far sweeter throughout than generally seen in yachts of the International Yacht Racing Classes. She was completed a few days before the Jubilee Races at Stockholm in 1930, where she finished second in a very keen class. For the hundredth birthday party of the Royal Swedish Yacht Club brought theirr yachts and yachtsmen from almost over the world, which ensured high-class racing, for only keen and good helmsmen who would bring their yachts from America, England and other European countries.” 

1933: Princess *White Swan (S-2) went to Cowes Week and…

After a marvelous race the Swedish yacht, cleverly steered by Mr. Colin Newman, won by a few seconds beating Flica (K-16) on the finishing line. It was the first visit of her owner Mr. Erik Åkerlund to Cowes regatta and the victory of his yacht was most popular.” — Uffa Fox

1934-1956: Ernhold Lundstron, homeport Malmo (Sweden)

1936: Renamed: Irene

1957: Heirs of the late E. Lundström

1957 – 1959: Nils Gabel, homeport Saltsjöbaden (Sweden)

1957: Engine installed

1958: Renamed Silvervignen X

1960: Harry J. Hyams, homeport London, Wiltshire and Southampton (Great Britain)

Renamed: Barranquilla
New Sail Number: K-22

1961: Re-powered

1976: Re-powered

2015: Princess Svanevit stood on land in poor condition at Hamble Marina in southern England when she was recovered by boatbuilder Bobby Cyrus and his colleague Andreas Millde. They returned her to the yard they work at Stockholmbatsnickerie AB, and  plan to restore her to tip-top condition— Classic Boat, October 2017

2015-2022: Undergoing extensive renovation at Stockholms båtsnickeri

Princess Svanevit merits the description “so much more than a boat” for her interior decor alone. It is highly unusual for a racing yacht to be decorated inside like an art salon – as the exhibition at Liljevalchs art gallery in spring 2022 showed.– Svanevit.se

 

Princess Svanevit (S-2)