Superyacht

Camper & Nicholsons Endeavour

Built
1934
Length
39.56 m
GRT
167 reg. tons
Built
1934
Length
39.56 m
GRT
167 reg. tons

Camper & Nicholsons Endeavour Overview

8
guest
4
cabin
7
crew

Endeavour was commissioned by Sir Tom Sopwith for the 1934 America's Cup campaign, then a J-Class yacht. Her owner's aviation roots had a positive impact on the boat, with many improvements that both reduced her weight and improved her aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. A new feature was the quadrangular genoa, which would later become a standard feature on other boats in this class. Alas, Endeavour did not win the America's Cup, though it was closer to win than any of its competitors. The owner was let down by the crew, who went on strike for a pay raise just before the regatta. The hastily hired crew of strikebreakers was not as professional. Later, the yacht changed hands several times, in 1947 she was sold for scrap and only a miracle saved her just a few hours before she was to be scrapped. In the mid 70's the yacht sank in the vicinity of Cowes, then was bought back by a couple of enthusiasts for £10 and raised to the surface. The boat was a huge piece of rusty iron, so it took many years to restore her to her full glory.

Characteristics of the superyacht Endeavour

Main Features
Length, m
39.6
Beam, m
6.7
Draft, m
4.8
Tonnage and capacity
Gross register tonnage
167
Displacement, t
163
Fuel Capacity (liters)
9092
Fresh water capacity, l
4546
Passengers and crew
Max people
8
Cabins
4
Crew
7
Engines & Performance
Engines
1 x 352 hp Caterpillar 3508
Maximum speed, kt
13
Cruising speed, kn
9
Manufacturer and designers
Country
Cayman Islands
Exterior design
Interior design
Year built
1934
Years of repairs
1989
2014
Classification and flag
Name
Endeavour
Type
Sailing
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Amenities

Amenities

Air conditioner