Modesty 12 K 4

Design & Construction

Modesty was built in 1926 to the International Second Rule by Robertson Brothers at Sandbank, Scotland. She was originally ordered under the name Judith, but before completion the construction contract was acquired by Sir A. Mortimer Singer and Sir William P. Burton, and the yacht was renamed Modesty prior to launch. Her original home port was Greenock, Great Britain. She was the sister ship to Moyana.

Early Ownership (1926–1932)

From 1926 to 1929, Modesty was owned jointly by Sir A. Mortimer Singer and Sir William P. Burton, after which Singer became sole owner, retaining the yacht through 1932.

Mediterranean Transfer (1932)

In 1932, Modesty was sold to M. Valéry-Ollivier, renamed Roxana, and delivered to the Mediterranean, arriving in Cannes in June of that year. An auxiliary engine was installed in 1932, reflecting a shift from pure racing use toward cruising.

Uncertain Ownership (1932–1950)

Ownership during the period 1932–1950 is unclear in surviving records.

Later French Ownership (1951–1965)

Between 1951 and 1954, the yacht was owned by Albert A. Prouvost, renamed La Pinta, and based in Saint-Tropez. During this period, her rig was altered to an auxiliary yawl configuration. The sale coincided with Prouvost’s acquisition of Vanity V, which he also renamed La Pinta.

From 1955 to 1965, the yacht was owned by Jean Berthier, reverted to the name Roxana, and was based in Toulon, France.

Later Status

After 1965, Roxana disappeared from Lloyd’s Register. She was reported to still exist in France as of 1972, though no verified records confirm her subsequent fate.