ARISTOTLE ONASIS
The WORLDS RICHEST MAN
Aristotle Onassis
Ari & Jackie
LIZ TAYLOR & RICHARD BURTON
On BOARD The CHRISTINA O
with ARISTOTLE ONASSIS
The CHRISTNA O
Christina O is a private motor yacht that once belonged to billionaire Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis. At 99.13 metres long, she was the 59th largest yacht in the world as of 2022
The ship originally served as a Canadian anti-submarine River-class frigate HMCS Stormont, launched in 1943. Stormont served as a convoy escort during the Battle of the Atlantic and was present at the Normandy landings. Onassis purchased Stormont after the end of World War II as naval surplus, at a scrap value of US$34,000. He spent US$4 million to convert the vessel into a luxury yacht, the first postwar superyacht. He named after his daughter Christina.
Christina O set a new standard for lavish personal yachts, especially amidst the austerity of post-war Europe. The yacht was remodelled by architect Cäsar Pinnau, made full use of the ship's size and powerful naval engineering systems to create large, ornate interiors and elaborate luxuries. These included a mosaic swimming pool that converted to a dance floor, and a children's dining room designed and painted by the illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans.
A competitive rivalry with Stavros Niarchos likely drove some decisions around the purchase and outfitting of the ship by Onassis.
After her 1968 marriage to Onassis, Jacqueline Onassis selected a pastel color scheme and decor in all of the cabins.
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