The Wellesley: Luxury Yacht Featured on Below Deck Mediterranean
Calling all yacht enthusiasts and Below Deck fans! This post dives into the luxurious M/Y The Wellesley, the impressive vessel that stole the show in season five of Below Deck Mediterranean. A Filmy Facade While the show named it "The Wellington," this 184.5-foot (56.2-meter) superyacht boasts the elegant title M/Y The Wellesley. Captain Sandy Yawn and her crew whisked charter guests around the idyllic Spanish resort town of Mallorca aboard this beauty. A Timeless Beauty Built in 1993 by the renowned Dutch custom yacht builder Oceanco, The Wellesley underwent a major refit in 2016. With a cruising speed of 14 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots, she offers a perfect blend of elegance and performance. The exterior boasts the design expertise of Gerhard Gilgenast, while the interior oozes 1920s glamour thanks to the masterful touches of Donald Starkey. Stepping Inside Imagine mahogany bedrooms adorned with Italian linens, portraits of cigar-wielding icons like Winston Chur...