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Motor yacht · Kees Cornelissen · 1992

Va Bene

Reportedly owned by Eric Clapton. 43.8 metres — 144 feet — on the water.

Dark · Adriatic Sea43.8 m · 144 ft496 GT$10M est. value
On fileThe specification
Length
43.8 m · 144 ft
Beam
8.95 m · 29 ft
Gross tonnage
496
Builder
Kees Cornelissen
Year
1992
Flag
Cayman Islands
Type
Motor
Home port
George Town
Guests
—
Cruise speed
—
Est. value
$10M
IMO
1000447
MMSI
319854000
Call sign
ZCIP8
PhotographyThe vessel

4 photographs from public sightings via MarineTraffic. Click any frame to view it full size.

Where she wasLast position
StatusDark
WatersAdriatic Sea
Coordinates42.657° N, 18.087° E
Speed0 kn
Heading246°
Reported27 Jul 2026 · 19:29 UTC

A single AIS fix, not a live stream. Transponders are switched off routinely and lawfully in port.

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From the register

Sold 2020 at auction (Metro). Chain: Greek owner → Bernie Ecclestone (1997) → Clapton (2005, ~$10M) → 2020 buyer

Ownership

Reportedly owned by Eric Clapton

Va Bene is the only hull we have matched to Eric Clapton.

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Specification and photography compiled from public maritime databases and open sightings. Position last reported 27 Jul 2026. Ownership is reported, not certified — see the method.