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Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

croemer — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 19:58:58 GMT

If so...here is an article with many pictures enclosed of the rise, fall and rise again of the Onassis Yacht...and his many famous guests.

http://aristotle-onassis.blogspot.com/

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

sunshine45 — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:12:07 GMT

@croemer

LOL, i can honestly say that i have never wondered what happened to that yacht! however, i thought that that blog was very interesting and thanks for sharing it. i wish the blogger had put some captions on the photos so that we knew who the people were (the ones that were not easily identifiable that is). love how the boat has been modernized.....i prefer that look to the way onassis had it styled.

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

brii — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:13:56 GMT

Wow - very cool!

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

croemer — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:26:51 GMT

I have always been fascinated by Onassis and his yacht and decided today to go in search of what became of it. I was so disappointed it fell into disrepair and pleased to hear it has now been refurbished. His grand daughter Athina was not really brought up to honor the Greek life, language and history and showed no interest in the yacht or Scorpios which she recently sold to a Russian. I was shocked by that since she has more then enough wealth to keep the Island. Onassis and Christina are buried there.

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

colliegirls — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:33:13 GMT

Perhaps Athina is trying to distance herself from the pain and dysfunction of her family.

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beach-mom — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:39:13 GMT

Wow @croemer - this was really interesting! Thank you for posting it! I have to finiish the article later, but I will!

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

croemer — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:58:12 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Wow @croemer - this was really interesting! Thank you for posting it! I have to finiish the article later, but I will!

Enjoy!

Collie, perhaps you are right...but possibly her Mom dying while she was so young and the history of her Dad and Mom's past...he was not so inclined to bring Christina up. He started a family with his soon to be wife while still married to Christina.

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

hoosieroriginal — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:59:52 GMT

Can't say that question about the yacht would have ever entered my mind. Interesting though.

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

philogirl — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 21:01:31 GMT

Thanks croemer for the link! What precious photos. It makes me want to read more on the family, esp. Alex and Athina.

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

Mz iMac — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:16:41 GMT

@colliegirls wrote:
Perhaps Athina is trying to distance herself from the pain and dysfunction of her family.

On Athina's 18th birthday, she was of legal age to take control of half of her inheritance. However, on her 21st birthday in January 2006, she did not take control of the other half or become the president of the Onassis Foundation, as was expected.

The Foundation's Board stated that they would not turn over its control to Athina, who they claimed was unqualified, and furthermore denied that she ever was an heir to the estate of Aristotle Onassis. Athina's lawyers unsuccessfully fought to instate her as President of the Foundation.

Stelios Papadimitriou, President of the Foundation, remarked: "We are not going to turn the Onassis Foundation over to someone who has no connection with our culture, our religion, our language or our shared experiences, and who never went to college or worked a day in her life. She can do whatever she wants with what she inherited from her mother, but not with Onassis's legacy to the Greek people in memory of [Athina's uncle], Alexander Onassis."

FULL ARTICLE

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

violann — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:25:38 GMT

If there were ever a history more sad than that of this family, I can't think of it.

Perfect proof that whatever money can do, happiness cannot be bought.

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

croemer — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:46:52 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@colliegirls wrote:
Perhaps Athina is trying to distance herself from the pain and dysfunction of her family.

On Athina's 18th birthday, she was of legal age to take control of half of her inheritance. However, on her 21st birthday in January 2006, she did not take control of the other half or become the president of the Onassis Foundation, as was expected.
The Foundation's Board stated that they would not turn over its control to Athina, who they claimed was unqualified, and furthermore denied that she ever was an heir to the estate of Aristotle Onassis. Athina's lawyers unsuccessfully fought to instate her as President of the Foundation.

Stelios Papadimitriou, President of the Foundation, remarked: "We are not going to turn the Onassis Foundation over to someone who has no connection with our culture, our religion, our language or our shared experiences, and who never went to college or worked a day in her life. She can do whatever she wants with what she inherited from her mother, but not with Onassis's legacy to the Greek people in memory of [Athina's uncle], Alexander Onassis."

FULL ARTICLE

You know I remember reading something about this, I just assumed she would win this battle...but I do know Greece has some restrictions quite different from ours and they must have a leg to stand on?

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

raven-blackbird — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:50:31 GMT

croemer.............I can honestly say I have never wondered about the yacht........but I have thought of the dingy often ..............raven

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

muttmom — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:58:15 GMT

Athina and her husband are a handsome couple.

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

Chrystaltree2 — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:36:52 GMT

Yes, every night I toss and I turn and it takes me hours to fall asleep. I can't stop asking myself.....where, oh where is the Onassis yacht...?

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scotttie — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:54:47 GMT

I don't understand how they could say she is not an Heir if she is Christina's daughter?

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raven-blackbird — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:59:23 GMT

@scotttie wrote:
I don't understand how they could say she is not an Heir if she is Christina's daughter?

@scotttie being a blood relative only entitles you IF there isn't a will.........if there is a will.......then blood doesn't mean a thing, the names of the heirs written in the will means it all...............even if it's your dog..........................raven

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

scotttie — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:17:59 GMT

Was Athina alive when Onassis died? He left her nothing?

Croemer, btw, thanks for this. I enjoyed looking at those pictures!

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

SeaMaiden — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:16:39 GMT

@croemer I enjoyed looking at the pictures! I had not thought about the yacht at all until now. What a history! Thanks for sharing!

Re: Have you ever wondered what happened to Onassis Yacht "The Christina?"

croemer — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:58:19 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Yes, every night I toss and I turn and it takes me hours to fall asleep. I can't stop asking myself.....where, oh where is the Onassis yacht...?

I am sure you can find a sleeping medication for that...or even better... if this topic bores you...you are welcome to read this thread over and over. Sweet Dreams.