A photograph is worth a thousand words, they say, and here's six photos to prove it. Everywhere, from loo ('heads' in the seafarer's dictionary), to spacious fridge, to beautifully maintained auxiliary engine, to liferaft, to companionway, to the cockpit, there can be no doubt that this is a truly loved classic vessel.

Here are the vital parts of a classic sailing yacht - the galley, the chart table, and where to relax with a meal al fresco, and the ideal spot for a drinks under a night sky ablaze with stars.