Warren E Halle -Martha Ann - Lurssen - 70,20 meter- 2008

The yacht Martha Ann was built by Lurssen and delivered to her owners in 2008. She was designed by Espen Oeino, with her interior created by Francois Zuretti.

Superyacht Martha Ann is owned by US real estate developer Warren E Halle. She was the third in a series of three sistership all built for this same owner. He sold the first two, and kept Martha Ann.
Buyer of the first - Apoise-  was David Ritchie, one of the founders of Vancouver-based Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers. Ritchie paid EUR 65 million to Halle. However they ended up in legal proceedings in which Ritchie was ordered to pay USD 525.000 for breach of the purchasing agreement.

In May 2010 Warren E Halle also started legal action agains superyacht builder Lurssen. Superyachtfan found the following details, but has no access to any documents.

Halle v. Fr. Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG

Plaintiff: Warren E. Halle
Defendant: Fr. Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG

Case Number: 8:2010cv01355

Filed: May 27, 2010

Court: Maryland District Court

Office: Greenbelt Office [ Court Info ]

County: Montgomery

Nature of Suit: Contract - Other Contract

Cause: 28:1332

Jurisdiction: Diversity

Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

If you have any detailed information about this case, please send an e-mail to superyachtfan@hotmail.com


Warren E Halle is founder of 'The Halle Companies' active in real estate development. On their website http://www.hallecompanies.com/   you will find:

In 1985, Warren Halle purchased his most ambitious venture to date; Kingstowne, a 1,300 acre mixed use development in Fairfax County, Virginia, consisting of land for 5,500 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of commercial and retail space. A meticulously planned and designed project, Kingstowne is the second largest "PUD" in Northern Virginia, outside of Reston. Kingstowne has proven to be an exciting and profitable project for The Halle Companies. The creation of value through strategic positioning and the formation of quality environments is the Halle model.


In 1986, the Company developed and built a 24,000 square foot office building to serve as its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. That same year the Company purchased and renovated Willowbrook Apartments, a 590 unit apartment development in Adephi, Maryland. Willowbrook Apartments were sold in 2001.

In 1987, the Company acquired Seven Oaks, an 850 acre mixed use development in Anne Arundel County, Maryland on Route 175 in Odenton across from the main entrance to Fort Meade. Seven Oaks contains approximately 3,500 residential units and a neighborhood shopping center anchored by Weis Supermarket. The Odenton Town Center is approved for 5.5 million square feet of mixed use commercial, retail and residential.

Today, the Company continues to develop Kingstowne and Seven Oaks with the programs geared toward developing retail and commercial sites for their own portfolio.

The Company intends to continue actively pursuing its growth into the commercial real estate arena. The Company owns in excess of 3.2 million square feet of office, flex office, warehouse and retail property.

The organization continues to operate in a "hands on" manner with the principals and staff actively involved in the development and operations of its properties. The Halle Companies' successful growth and development has been spearheaded by Mr. Halle, with the support of a talented and dedicated team of managers and professionals. In addition to the real estate development and construction divisions, the company has a property management firm, Comar Management, and a real estate brokerage firm, Metropolitan Homes.





















Technical details (http://www.superyachttimes.com/)

Project Name: Shark
Yacht type: Motor Yacht
Sub type: Displacement
Imo: 1009546
MMSI: 319018000
Call sign: ZCTZ2
Flag: Cayman Islands
Port of Registry: George Town

Length Overall (m): 70.20 Length Overall (ft): 230.31
Length Waterline (m): 63.46 Length Waterline (ft): 208.20
Beam (m): 12.80 Beam (ft): 41.99
Draught Max (m): 3.50 Draught Max (ft): 11.48

Shipyard: Lürssen Yachts
Year: 2008
Hull: 13645

Naval Architect: Lürssen Yachts, Espen Oeino International
Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International
Interior Designer: Zuretti Interior Design

Hull Material: Steel
Superstructure: Aluminium
Gross Tonnage: 1939
Class: Lloyds Register
MCA: Yes

Guest Cabins: 6 Double, 1 Twin
Guests: 12 Max
Charter Guests: 12
Crew: 18

Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar Inc
Model: 3512B DITA
Number of Engines: 2
Type: Diesel

Total HP: 4,020 Total KW: 2,998

Max Speed: 15.5
Cruise Speed: 13
Range: 6,000 at 12
Propulsion: Twin Screw

Fuel Capacity (Liters): 160,000 Fuel Capacity (Gallons): 42,272
Water Capacity (Liters): 40,000 Water Capacity (Gallons): 10,568