Nero (yacht)

Nero is a luxury superyacht, measuring 90.1 metres (296 ft) in length. She was commissioned by Neil Taylor and built in 2007 by Corsair Yachts at Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China.[5][6]

Motor Yacht Nero, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
History
Cayman Islands
NameNero
Port of registryGeorge Town, Cayman Islands
BuilderCorsair Yachts and Yantai Raffles Shipyard[1]
Launched2008[2]
Identification
General characteristics
TypeSuper yacht
Tonnage1,413 GT
Displacement1,775 tonnes
Length90.1 m (296 ft)
Beam12.0 m (39.4 ft)
Draught4.87 m (16.0 ft)
Installed power2 × 1,740 kW (2,333 shp)
Speed30 km/h (16 kn)[3]
Range9,600 km (5,200 nmi) at 22 km/h (12 kn)[3]
Crew

She is part of the Burgess Charter Fleet.[6][7]

History
Corsair II (built 1899 for J.P. Morgan)

Nero was commissioned and designed by London-born entrepreneur Neil Taylor. Nero's design is based on a line of Corsair yachts built by J.P. Morgan.[1] Taylor intended to restore a yacht from J.P. Morgan's era but was unable to find one that met his requirements, so he planned to build a modern replica.[1][8] Its architecture was designed by IMT Marine Consultants.[5][6] It was built by Corsair Yachts in China at Yantai Raffles Shipyard.[5][6] The ship launched in 2008.[8]

In 2009, Nero won Best Motor Yacht over 75 metres (246 ft) at the 2009 ShowBoats International Design Awards.[7][8][9] Also in 2009, the yacht was listed for sale with Merle Wood & Associates and Burgess at €75 million (US$98 million).[10][4] In April 2011, the price was reduced to €67.5 million (US$88.2 million),[10] and in 2012 the price was reduced again to €59.9 million (US$78.3 million).[9]

In 2014, Nero was sold[11] and in 2016 it underwent a renovation.[8]

Features

Nero features a master duplex suite with ensuite bath and shower rooms, a private sundeck and swimming pool.[10][5] It also includes a 'VIP' cabin, four other cabins, a 9.4m cabin cruiser, a 7.9m tender and a 5.5m side boarding platform.[10][11][3]

See also

References
  1. Stern, Jared Paul (7 September 2009). "The Classicist: Cruise like J.P. Morgan in the Corsair Nero for $105 Million". Luxist. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  2. "Nero: Inside the MB92 Refit of a 90m Modern Classic".
  3. Janssen, Maarten (24 July 2009). "July superyacht brokerage news from Burgess". Superyacht Times. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  4. de Waard, Merijn (7 July 2009). "Merle Wood lists 223ft Sycara V & 295ft Nero for sale". Superyacht Times. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  5. de Waard, Merijn (3 July 2008). "Nero – Corsair inspired superyacht ready for charter season". Superyacht Times. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  6. Janssen, Maarten (10 August 2012). "The 90 metre modern classic superyacht Nero in Capri". Superyacht Times. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  7. MacLean, Malcolm (15 May 2012). "Major price reduction on superyacht Nero at Burgess and Merle Wood". Boat International. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  8. "Nero: Inside the MB92 Refit of a 90m Modern Classic". www.boatinternational.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  9. "Major price reduction on superyacht Nero at Burgess and Merle Wood". www.boatinternational.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  10. Janssen, Maarten (4 April 2011). "€7,500,000 (US$9,800,000) price reduction on 90.1 metre superyacht Nero". Superyacht Times. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  11. "Burgess sells 90m superyacht Nero with bluewater". www.boatinternational.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.

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