Clymene 12 K 10

A Storied 12 Metre Yacht

History & Name Changes

  • Originally launched as Clymene in 1924, the yacht raced actively in British waters under her Nicholson build.

  • 1936: Rechristened Moyana V, perhaps reflecting a change in ownership or role.

  • 1948: Renamed Alkor II, during which time she continued to campaign in British classic yacht circles

Later Status & Restoration

  • By the early 2000s, Clymene/Moyana V/Alkor II was reported to be undergoing restoration, with a syndicate in Saint-Malo, France, active around 2004.

The changing names reflect the yacht's endurance through decades of racing and shifting ownership.

  • She stands as an emblem of early British yacht craftsmanship, tied to Nicholson and Camper & Nicholsons.

  • Her restoration ensures the preservation of one of the oldest surviving Second-Rule 12 Metres—a living relic of pre-WWI racing heritage.