Mirabella V

VT Shipbuilding (formerly Vosper Thornycroft) recently launched Mirabella V, which at 246 feet, is the world’s biggest single masted yacht. It is also the biggest composite ship ever built, and will be used as a charter vessel, operating mainly in the Mediterranean and Caribbean when she enters service early in 2004. Charter costs will be some $250,000 a week. (story courtesy of www.megayacht.com)

Mirabella V with owner Joe Vittoria. Photo by VT Shipbuilding

Profile of Mirabella V from above. Photo by VT Shipbuilding

The 295-foot hollow carbon epoxy mast will support some 9,842 square feet of sail, making it the world’s tallest yacht mast. Photo by VT Halmatic