Newcastle
specification
Newcastle Marine, located in Palatka, Florida, on the banks of the St. Johns River, specializes in building custom motor yachts made of steel and aluminum, ranging from 31 to 55 meters. The flagship of Newcastle's fleet is the 55-meter motor superyacht **M/Y SOVEREIGN**, launched in 2011.
Country
United States
Type of yachts
Length (m)
30-40
40-50
50-60
Gross tonnage (GT)
<499
500-1000
1000-2000
Hull material
Steel
Aluminium
History
Newcastle Marine was founded in 1999 when third-generation shipbuilder Kevin Keith and businessman Lester Miller purchased and refurbished an old shipyard in Palm Coast, Florida.
The shipyard's first yacht, the 31-meter Expedition, was unveiled at the 2001 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and quickly gained popularity among potential clients.
In 2006, to meet the growing demand for Newcastle yachts, the company merged with Kevin Keith's father's shipyard. This expansion allowed them to accelerate production and increase the size of the yachts they build and service, accommodating vessels up to 90 meters.
The shipyard's first yacht, the 31-meter Expedition, was unveiled at the 2001 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and quickly gained popularity among potential clients.
In 2006, to meet the growing demand for Newcastle yachts, the company merged with Kevin Keith's father's shipyard. This expansion allowed them to accelerate production and increase the size of the yachts they build and service, accommodating vessels up to 90 meters.
Newcastle yachts
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