Orianda
''Orianda'' (originally named ''Ragna IV'', also previously known as ''Sabina'') is an Bermudian staysail schooner. It was built in 1937 by C. Andersen, designed by Denmark, Danish naval architect Oscar W. Dahlstrom. It was used in Denmark during World War II and captured by Germany before being recovered and restored. It is currently used as a Chartering (shipping), charter vessel. History When ''Orianda'' was purchased in 2009 from the Benlloch family, the history of its origin was little known and incorrect. For many years, it was believed that ''Orianda'' was Ship commissioning, commissioned by Christian X of Denmark, Christian X, the King of Denmark, or by the Duke of Oresund. The new owners traced the history of the ship back to Carl Andersen and a shipyard in Faaborg which no longer existed. After comparing historic documents and photographs from the era, it was determined that ''Orianda'' was originally ''Ragna IV''. ''Ragna IV'' was designed by Danish naval architect O ...
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Orianda After The Fire In 1987
''Orianda'' (originally named ''Ragna IV'', also previously known as ''Sabina'') is an Bermudian staysail schooner. It was built in 1937 by C. Andersen, designed by Denmark, Danish naval architect Oscar W. Dahlstrom. It was used in Denmark during World War II and captured by Germany before being recovered and restored. It is currently used as a Chartering (shipping), charter vessel. History When ''Orianda'' was purchased in 2009 from the Benlloch family, the history of its origin was little known and incorrect. For many years, it was believed that ''Orianda'' was Ship commissioning, commissioned by Christian X of Denmark, Christian X, the King of Denmark, or by the Duke of Oresund. The new owners traced the history of the ship back to Carl Andersen and a shipyard in Faaborg which no longer existed. After comparing historic documents and photographs from the era, it was determined that ''Orianda'' was originally ''Ragna IV''. ''Ragna IV'' was designed by Danish naval architect O ...
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