Onassis yacht, Christina O, at Monte Carlo, Monaco
Jan. 1, 1950 - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Christina O is one of the world's longest private yachts at 325 feet 3 inches. Originally a Canadian River class frigate, she served as a convoy escort during the Battle of the Atlantic. She was one of many surplus naval vessels and Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis purchased her for just $34, 000. He spent $4 million to convert her into a luxurious yacht and renamed her Christina after his daughter. Apart from Onassis's mistress Maria Callas and his wife Jackie Onassis other celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Eva Peron have sailed on her. She was one of the most famous society venues of the mid 20th century: John F Kennedy first met Winston Churchill on board in 1957
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