HMY Britannia

HM Yacht Britannia was the 83rd Royal Yacht since the restoration of King Charles II in 1660 (Charles II himself had 25 Royal Yachts, while five were simultaneously in service in 1831).

Statistics

• Gross Tonnage: 5769 tons.
• Length: 412 ft (125 m)
• Height of masts above waterline:

::Foremast: 133 ft (40.5 m)

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::Mainmast: 139 ft (42 m)

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::Mizzenmast: 118 ft (36 m)

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::;The top 6 metres of the two tallest masts were hinged to allow the ship to pass under bridges.

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• Maximum speed: 21.5 knots (40 km/h)
• Range: ca. 2400 nautical miles (4,445 km)
• During her career, Britannia steamed 1,087,623 nautical miles (2,014,278 km).
• Crew (1997): 19 officers and 217 Royal Yachtsmen (plus Royal Marines band as required).