The 57-footer was designed by the best designer of the time, Olin Stephens, and built by the best shipyard, Abeking & Rasmussen. The Riss is one of Stephens' most important works. Plans and drawings are stored in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The ship won ocean races and was sailed by Watson on countless cruises. But the Lady achieved particular fame through the illustrious company that Watson hosted on her. He sailed with film stars and heads of government.
British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden boarded, as did actress Grace Kelly, astronaut John Glenn and politician friend Bobby Kennedy and his family.
The Düsseldorf architect and archipelago enthusiast Ulf Bohne bought "Samarkand" in Canada last year and brought it to Rome on an adventurous transfer to the Mediterranean. We sailed and stayed overnight on this piece of jewellery.
