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"Athena" gets Masted!

Discussion in 'Royal Huisman Yacht' started by YachtForums, Jul 21, 2004.

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  1. YachtForums, Jul 21, 2004
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    In our continuing coverage of Athena's journey, we are excited to say... she's gone vertical. Here are the first pictures to be released on a sailing yacht that has given new meaning to "tall ships".

    You might say she's a large boat, when it takes 3 tugboats and a barge to transport her...

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    Have you ever seen a drawbridge *dwarfed* by a boat?

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    This picture shows the sheer size of the largest, wind-blown lady afloat...

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    Athena is still awaiting her booms to be installed, but here's the moment we've all been waiting for...

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    Congratulations to Royal Huisman! Athena is enough to make even the most devoted motoryacht fan... take an interest in sailing.

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