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Guests
64
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Cabins
34
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Crew
60
| Length | GT | Built (REFIT) |
|---|---|---|
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359' 3"
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2,532 GT | 1931 (2026) |
| Beam | Draft | |
| 49' 1" | 16' 10" |
Delivered in 1931, Sea Cloud is a 109.5m sail yacht built by German shipyard Krupp Germaniawerft. Her naval architecture and exterior design comes from the drawing boards of Cox & Stevens.
Key Features
- 109.5m four-masted sailing yacht
- Historic windjammer profile
- 3,000m² traditional sail plan
- 25km stainless steel rigging
Design & Construction
Designed around a steel hull and superstructure she features a 14.95m beam and a 5.13m draft. The yacht has an internal volume of 2,532 GT (Gross Tonnes).
Exterior Design
The 109.5m (359.3ft) Sea Cloud sailing yacht is defined by her four-masted barque rig and long, balanced hull, which still looks like a pure windjammer despite later conversions. Built by Germania-Werft and designed by Cox and Stevens, the yacht keeps a low superstructure so the rig remains the dominant visual element.
Under sail, as seen here, Sea Cloud carries a full spread of square sails across all four masts, with additional fore-and-aft sails extending from the bowsprit. The sail plan reaches around 3,000m² (32,292ft²), and the layered arrangement creates a strong vertical and horizontal grid that defines her identity. The masts rise high above the deck, supported by extensive standing rigging, which gives the yacht a dense, working profile rather than a decorative one.
The hull is painted white, with a clean run of portholes along the length and a subtle sheer line that lifts toward the bow. The bow itself is fine and slightly raked, designed to move efficiently through the water under both sail and power. Decks remain largely open, especially forward and midships, to allow full sail handling operations.
Deck furniture and guest areas sit low and aft, so they do not interfere with rigging or sail work. Lifeboats and tenders are positioned along the mid-deck, integrated into the working layout rather than separated from it.
Interior Design
Interiors were originally designed under the direction of Marjorie Merriweather Post, with materials and detailing selected to match a private estate rather than a vessel.
Rooms are arranged as defined spaces, including dining, sitting, and smoking rooms, each with heavy wood panelling, carved detailing, and fitted furniture. The use of marble in bathrooms, along with gold-plated fixtures, reflects both durability and the level of finish expected at the time.
Every cabin and main room was individually styled, with fireplaces, original artworks, mirrors, and handmade furniture. Practical systems were also advanced for the era, including hot and cold running water throughout and a separate chilled water supply.
Accommodation
The Sea Cloud sailing yacht was originally configured with seven guest staterooms, each with a private marble bathroom and individual detailing. These cabins were large for their time and arranged to provide privacy within a clearly structured layout.
During her years as a cruise vessel, accommodation expanded significantly with 64 guests in 34 suites, but the current rebuild reduces capacity to return to a more private yacht configuration. The focus is on fewer guests, larger cabins, and a layout that reflects the original design intent.
Crew numbers remain high due to the demands of operating a four-masted sailing yacht, with a large team of 60.
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