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