Panerai commissioned master artisans at the Francesco Del Carlo boatyard in Viareggio, who spent two and a half years restoring Eilean. They salvaged as many of the yacht’s original materials as they could, and used 1930s techniques where possible to preserve Eilean’s defining characteristics. Sixty percent of the hull’s Burmese teak planking was saved, the wooden steering wheel was restored and refitted and the bronze portholes reconditioned and remounted. Parts that couldn’t be reused were authentically remade: two new masts built from a single Alaskan spruce tree, a new windlass made to a traditional design. Lastly, in homage to the boat’s origins, the Fife boatyard’s dragon motif was re-carved onto Eilean’s hull. A mark of the respect, care and attention to detail these master restorers poured into their work.

Eilean’s interior is as splendid as her outer shell. Step inside the original deck house to find seating space for four. Then venture down into the hull to see her glorious living space made in exquisite African mahogany. Two cabins in the stern and one in the bow, all with en suite bathrooms. Two further cabins for skipper and crew. A spacious seating area. Customised furnishings that reflect Eilean’s original character: plush red banquette seating, signature bed linens, sailing-themed accessories in the bathrooms. The finishing touch? New bespoke navigation instruments made just for Eilean by Panerai. But no autopilot, because after so many years on the oceans without one, clearly a boat of this quality needs nothing more than experienced yachtsmen to sail her.