John Paul Papanicolaou
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John Paul Papanicolaou was a Greek
businessman active in the shipping industry. A family friend of the Onassis family, he is best known for his purchase and restoration of the Onassis family yacht, now known as the Christina O
, which he operated as a charter yacht. His other projects included the purchase and conversion of the former Yugoslavian presidential yacht Galeb, which was the third largest yacht in the world at one time. Presently, the yacht is rented out to family friends, as well as those who are considered to be "rich and famous". Some clients who frequent the Chrisina O include Anna Nicole Smith
(deceased), Paul McCartney
, and Tommy Lee
(Mötley Crüe
).
John-Paul Papanicolaou died in Athens, Greece on February 14, 2010 after a two-year long battle with cancer.
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businessman active in the shipping industry. A family friend of the Onassis family, he is best known for his purchase and restoration of the Onassis family yacht, now known as the Christina O
Christina O
Christina O is one of the world's longest private motor yachts at 325 feet 3 inches . She was originally a Canadian called HMCS Stormont and was launched in 1943. She served as a convoy escort during the Battle of the Atlantic and was present at the D-Day landings...
, which he operated as a charter yacht. His other projects included the purchase and conversion of the former Yugoslavian presidential yacht Galeb, which was the third largest yacht in the world at one time. Presently, the yacht is rented out to family friends, as well as those who are considered to be "rich and famous". Some clients who frequent the Chrisina O include Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith
In 1992 Smith was chosen by Hugh Hefner to appear on the cover of the March issue of Playboy, where she was listed as Vickie Smith, wearing a low-cut evening gown. The centerfold was photographed by Stephen Wayda. Smith said she planned to be "the next Marilyn Monroe". Becoming one of Playboys...
(deceased), Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
, and Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee
Thomas Lee Bass , best known as Tommy Lee, is an American musician and founding member of glam metal band Mötley Crüe. As well as being the band's long-term drummer, Lee founded rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem, and has pursued solo musical projects...
(Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
).
John-Paul Papanicolaou died in Athens, Greece on February 14, 2010 after a two-year long battle with cancer.