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| Originally Posted by nilo Will the boat be stationed in Greece and what does the name Ermis mean? Is it something you can share with us? |
Yes, it will be. The name Ermis is a reference to the Greek God, "Hermes," the God "of boundaries and of the travelers who cross them," also he is the messenger for the Gods, known for his swift speeds of travel, with his winged sandals.
More info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermes
Her predecessor was "The Ermis," also a remarkable craft.
One of my favorite things about this incredible ship is the understated design- a clear and important requirement of the owner.
The ship is, as we know, revolutionary and fantastic, but she is purposely designed to avoid gaudiness. As described in
Boat International, "Strangely, it [the design of the ship with regards to the need for speed] does not unduly influence her looks - she has the airs of a robust, modern vessel rather than an ocean-going Ferrari. That is intentional because the owner's quest for speed has nothing to do with flamboyance... (94)"