Built in 2006, her hull and rigging are based on the designs of traditional European yachts and small trading ships of the 19th century.

Emphasis on timber quality and symmetry of construction mean the hull lines provide for a smooth flow of water and excellent stability.

[2] In January 2011, Raja Laut was involved in a more unusual charter when she was hired as one of the sets for the making of a feature film about 50 German World War One marines left stranded by the light cruiser SMS Emden during the Battle of Cocos.

[3] The Schooner Ayesha owned by Clunies-Ross of Cocos Keeling Islands was the vessel which Mücke had used to sail with his men to return to Germany.

The 2012 feature film, The Men of Emden, the Ayesha is portrayed by the schooner Raja Laut.