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OVER THE RAINBOW OF LONDON
A 35-metre A.M. Dickie & Sons Motor Yacht
Dickie & Sons delivered OVER THE RAINBOW in 1930 and she spent her early years cruising around the Scottish and UK coast with owner W. G. Hetherington of Glasgow.
At the outbreak of World War II, The Royal Navy commandeered the yacht, then named Janetha IV, and put her to use as a coastal patroller by the name of HMS Corax. To strenghten her, the 71 ribs were re-inforced on either side. During the war, the yacht's dining room was used as the principal officer's mess and the main leisure pastime was to play darts. To this day, the original Honduras mahogany panels still show the scars of where the darts missed the desired target, adding to OVER THE RAINBOW's history and character.
Post-war, she was renamed Lady Jeanetta and taken across the Atlantic to cruise around the US. After, she returned to the Mediterranean, where she was in use as a popular floating casino, for locals keen to bypass notorious laws forbidding gambling in Athens, Greece. In the late 1940's, the yacht changed hands yet again, and she was renamed Ismini III, sadly to disappear from the public eye for almost 40 years.
An English yachting enthusiast then purchased the vessel and relocated her to the Cote D'Azur, introducing her to the charter market under the name of "The Classic" in the 1990's. In the early millennium, renowned Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon fell in love with her classic charm. Folon organised a painstaking full rebuild to preserve the yacht's unique historical value and give her a new lease of life. Many celebrities enjoyed their time on board: Churchill visited her, and Madonna even made a film while staying on board.
In December 2017, the current owner fell for her beautiful lines and has since undertaken further refits. The cabin set-up was made convertible and the galley was improved to cater to sophisticated charter guests. All wood was overhauled and strengthened, using traditional methods.
OVER THE RAINBOW now looks better than ever, inside and outside. Fitted with latest navigation and safety equipment and manned by an extremely passionate crew, she is in peak condition for charter.
Sleeps 11 guests in 4 cabins.
Cabin configuration: 2 Convertible, 1 Twin.
Beds: 2 Double, 1 King, 3 Pullman, 2 Single.
- Watermakers
- Air conditioning
- Stabilisers underway
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Pet friendly
- Movies library
- Outdoor cinema
- Outdoor sound system
- SAT TV
- TV in all cabins
- TV in saloon
- WiFi connection
- Bluetooth speakers/sound system connection
- 150” projector for bridge deck movie nights
- Magnificent vintage interior
- Large selection of toys, including a Jet ski, 2 x Seabobs and lots of towables
- Adaptable cabin configurations
- Outstanding Captain and crew, passionate about the yacht and service of guests
- Classic built in 1930 with fascinating historical legacy
- Meticulously restored in 2018 by master craftsman and continually upgraded
5 professional crew.
- Chef — Swedish / Australian
- Captain — British
- Chief steward/ess — Italian
- Deckhand — Australian/French
- Chief engineer — Australian
| Length | 35 m / 114' 10" |
| Beam | 6 m / 19' 8" |
| Draft | 3.2 m / 10' 6" |
| Builder | A.M. Dickie & Sons |
| Naval architect | Built by Dickie & Sons |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Refit | 2019 |
| Flag | British |
| Guests | 11 |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Crew | 5 |
| Cruising speed | 10 knots |
| Max speed | 13 knots |
| Fuel consumption | 80 Litres/Hr |
| Hull | Displacement |
| Construction | Wood |
| Gross tonnage | 136 GT |
- 4m Williams water-jet 80 HP
- Sea-Doo Jetski, 3-person
- 1 x Radin electric boards
- 2 x inflatable kayaks
- 4 x inflatable paddleboards
- 2 x Seabobs F5S
- 2 x wakeboards
- Waterskis
- Towables (Seasta x3 person towable, JOBE towable)
- Snorkelling gear
- Inflatable trampoline
- Fishing equipment
Where OVER THE RAINBOW OF LONDON operates
Italy
Explore destination
Places OVER THE RAINBOW OF LONDON can take you
Perast
Baroque village of sea-captains' palaces facing two island churches in the middle of the bay, reached only by boat or a single narrow road.
Prince's Palace
Official residence of the Sovereign Prince on Le Rocher, changing of the guard daily at 11:55, state apartments open in summer
The Tuscan Archipelago & Elba
Seven protected islands within Europe's largest marine park. Elba is the largest; Montecristo, immortalised by Dumas, can be admired from anchor but rarely visited.
Bonifacio
A citadel city perched on white cliffs above the strait, with some of the most dramatic anchorages in the Mediterranean.
Monaco
A principality built vertically from the water, where superyachts and grand prix circuits share the same harbour.
Budva
The liveliest town on the open coast, its walled old town sitting on a small peninsula with beaches spreading in both directions.
Talk to our team
Every Swisspath charter is managed directly by a senior broker. Our team can answer any question, build a tailored itinerary, and have a proposal to you within 24 hours.
James Thomas Green
DIRECTOR & HEAD OF YACHT MANAGEMENTBorn in the UK, James grew up sailing and diving on the south coast. After competing in an offshore race from China to the UK at 19, he spent a decade as Captain on charter and private sailing yachts across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Norway.
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Karen Martesen
DIRECTOR & HEAD OF CHARTERBorn in Germany, Karen brings over two decades of experience in the yachting industry. Prior to joining Swisspath, she worked in well-established yachting firms as a retail charter broker and charter manager.
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Niki Wygas
SENIOR CHARTER CONSULTANTWell-known in the industry for her longstanding partnerships and extensive experience. With over a decade in charter retail, Niki is dedicated to delivering excellence and bespoke solutions.
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