The tradition of building ships in Bodrum is as old
as the town, going back at least some 2500 years. History records
that Artemisia, the ruler of Caria, commanded her own naval squadron
in the battle of Salamis in 480 BC, lending credence to the belief
that ships were built in or near the city of Halicarnassus, the
ancient name of Bodrum. The seafaring traditions of the Carians and
Dorians, who lived together in Halicarnassus and supplied ships to
Egyptian Pharaohs, add weight to the premise that shipbuilding here
is an ancient craft. Late records, from the days of the Ottoman
Empire, show that Bodrum shipwrights did built ships for the Ottoman
navy.
Traditional yachts are built as motor/sailor yachts. The wooden material used in
yacht construction are mainly pine, mahagony, oak and white oak. The masts are made of
white oak or steel. Mechanical parts are generally imported and well known brands are
prefered. Interior design is built to the needs of the client for either private or
commercial purposes. Depending on the yacht type, size and client's budget the
construction of a yacht may take from 8 months to 24 months.
We have been fortunate to have worked with most of the leading shipyards in Bodrum,
and have developed solid, successful working relationships with them.
If you want to have a wooden yacht built, please contact us
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