Length 54' Draft 9'2" Displacement of 23 tons Mahogany interior Teak Decks Spruce Masts Stainless Steel rigging 85 hp hyundai diesel engine

Photographed in the early morning in the Samos Straits off Turkey - May 2006

View of this classic wooden sailing ketch looking back to the Turkish National Park

Slipping along beautifully

Stormy weather towards Agothanisi

Ship's bell

Main sheet and winch (Girot)

Lewmar Winches

Lilley& Reynolds Compass

Anchor Fairlead (designed by Altan)

Main halyard Winch by Camper & Nicholson

Antique Block

Sailing dog Stella adopted Tai Mo Shan in 2003 showing off the original teak coach roof and cockpit

Stella Showing off our fine teak decks of this classic wooden boat

Setting sail with George Salt Junior

" Our first sight of Tai Mo Shan was fantastic. She looked magnificent amongst so many boats and the work you have done on her recently is most impressive. She sails quite beautifully and really appreciates a strong wind. Thank you so much, Moya, for making our five days with you so memorable and very enjoyable." Quote by Sam Salt.

Our Galley was refitted a year ago 2005. Not only large but easy to work in, private and ventilated by its own hatches, we often do lunches for ten

The companion way

The cooking equipment

Hand held Compass

The Heads were restored in 2004

Aft cabin with new double bunk installed 2006 - excellent book shelves

Interior redesigned by Jane Coyle and fitted at the famous Cantiere Navale Dell'Argentairo at Porto Santo Stefano in the 1970s

The Chart table

The Saloon. Our beautiful dining table when extended seats eight

Tai Mo Shan retains.

Its original Teak hull,

Camphor and Ipol frames,

One piece Camphor Stem,

A Yacal Sternpost,

a Teak Keelson,

the 7 ton lead keel

and steel floors all installed in 1933.

Visitors are very welcome.

The boat is in excellent condition,

Tai is currently moored in the southern Aegean within easy reach of Izmir, Bodrum and Samos airports.

Tai Mo Shan is featured in Classic Boat Aug 2006. Their web address is www.classicboat.co.uk

2006 is the 70th anniversary of the inauguration of the Royal Naval Sailing Association – inspired by the voyage of the Tai Mo Shan. In 1936 the Royal Navy founded the R.N.S.A. when it purchased both Tai Mo Shan and Amaryllis for the purpose of training young officers in the art of sailing.

Guests can be met on the Greek island of Samos

Pierce Brosnan

Colin Firth

Amanda Seyfried

Meryl Streep

Julie Walters

Juan Pablo Di Pace

TAI is joining with Whaleforce

The yacht Tai Mo Shan based in Kusadasi, owned by Moya Bowler has been chosen to play the role of "Fernando" in the film version of the stage musical "Mamma Mia". Tai will be in good company on the set, sharing the limelight with an all star cast of famous actors.