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this one has it all, extraordinary furnishings and recreational equipment
By Bev Bryant
Mine Games, a 164-foot Trinity motor yacht, is a modern engineer-
ing marvel, but to an interior designer its conception was a blank can-
vas of design possibility. No expense was spared in the creation of the
luxury ship; from the initial designs to the final touches, the goal was
to create an unparalleled nautical experience. The vessel can comfort-
ably accommodate up to 11 guests in five staterooms and a crew of 10
in five cabins. The yacht features a helicopter pad, mini submarine and
two personal watercraft, offering guests plenty to distract them as they
enjoy the super-yacht. Every detail of the yacht’s design was laid out
and completed at the highest level, creating a fantastic combination of
ambitious design and flawless execution.
The creation of such an extraordinary yacht called for an extraordi-
nary interior designer. Patrick Knowles, president of Patrick Knowles
Designs, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a two-time Showboats Inter-
national award-winner, was the obvious choice to design and install
the interiors for the dazzling tri-deck craft. Knowles has worked with
major shipbuilders such as Trinity, Feadship and Hatteras for more
than 20 years and his expertise is often called upon when new build
projects are ready to be introduced to the world.
Over a period of 27 months at the Trinity Yachts shipyard in Gulf-
port, Mississippi, Knowles interpreted the broad stroke design direc-
tives he received from the owners to create a sophisticated atmosphere
of sumptuous comfort and understated elegance with a subtle Euro-
pean influence. To achieve that goal, he enhanced the yacht’s existing
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wealth of architectural detail, including crown molding, wainscoting,
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chair rails, coffered ceilings and architectural pilasters, with intricate
marble mosaics, hand-loomed carpeting and luxurious furniture and
accessories. The use of rich woods such as American cherry, figured
bubinga and maple burl with hand-polished finishes added to the feel-
ing of quiet luxury. Many of the decorative elements were custom and
included hand-forged iron railings with gold accents on the marble
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