A classic 1930s superyacht has received a new lease of life after a three-year restoration project in the UK.

The 50-metre Alicia was one of just eight such vessels built by the Defoe Shipbuilding Co on the US’ east coast.

Rebuilding the Alicia and its onboard systems involved major structural works Photo: SMS Group

The yacht arrived in Southampton for the makeover in 2015, and was relaunched last week by SMS Group, which undertook the refit.