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The world-renowned Palmer Johnson is one of the world’s top luxury yacht builders. Known for its eye-catching luxury yachts that boast impeccable style and run with top performance and grace, Palmer Johnson yachts are noticed in every port they cruise. For more than 100 years, the builder has been crafting boats, ships and yachts to top specification. Palmer Johnson yachts are constantly pushing the boundaries of yacht design. Palmer Johnson offers everything from aluminum explorers to carbon fiber sports yachts.

From its humble beginnings in the United States to its now iconic status and worldwide appeal, Palmer Johnson yachts for sale offer buyers the opportunity to own a yacht that not only operates at the highest possible level but also has covetable, unique good looks and sex appeal. Now with a shipyard on the great lakes in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and showrooms in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Monaco, the hearts of the American and European yachting communities, Palmer Johnson offers world-class luxury yachts for the most discerning owners.

Palmer Johnson Heritage

Palmer Johnson came onto the yachting scene in 1918. Founded by Hans Johnson and Herman Gmack, the brand launched its first yacht, a sailing yacht, in 1926. It began its foray into custom yachts after World War II. In 1961, at Haggarty, founder of Texas Instruments, bought Palmer Johnson and began building aluminum yachts, moving away from the classic wooden yachts of the brand’s past. In 1966, Palmer Johnson made history with the 84-foot (35.6m) ketch FIREBIRD, which at the time was the world’s largest aluminum sailing yacht. By 1979, Palmer Johnson launched FORTUNA, a 100-foot (30.48m) aluminum yacht widely respected as the fastest yacht in the world. This launch solidified Palmer Johnson’s penchant for performance and speed. Throughout the following decades, Palmer Johnson doubled down on its reputation as a luxury yacht builder with a focus on top performance and excellent design. In 2005, Palmer Johnson was the first yacht builder to present a modular production process and 3D engineering of yachts. In 2012, it launched the “SuperSport” series, a line of carbon fiber yachts with a radical, quicker, more effective and more stable hull design. Palmer Johnson has built more than 200 yachts that are still afloat today. TURMOIL was the first explorer yacht built by the brand; she has circumnavigated the globe three times. Palmer Johnson’s LA BARONESSA is the largest aluminum yacht built in America.

“Palmer Johnson yachts are recognized wherever they cruise,” says Northrop & Johnson Sales Broker Ed Dickinson. “The brand has a long history of producing luxury yachts with incredible performance and impressive style. It is a pioneer in the yachting sector, particularly with its sports line of yachts, which blend the luxury of traditional yachts with the performance of sports boats to create something unique for the owner that wants both.”

Palmer Johnson is an extremely innovative brand. They utilize state-of-the-art materials, including carbon, to create innovative hulls that feature the brand’s signature curve, perfect symmetry and an accentuated centerline.

“Palmer Johnson yachts are extremely popular on the charter market,” says Northrop & Johnson charter broker Celine Pujol. “Their striking looks and top performance make put them in high demand, especially in the Mediterranean. These yachts can quickly move from port to port with style and speed. Charter guests relish the incredible amenities and features of Palmer Johnson luxury yachts.”

A tradition of performance and daring design

The Palmer Johnson Collection

The ultimate day cruiser, Palmer Johnson’s 63-foot (19.2m) PJ63 SPORT elevates the playing field when it comes to open sports yachts. The brand’s signature curved surfaces and smooth lines create a sleek look from bow to stern. Strong yet sensual, boasting the larges deck in the day cruiser class, the PJ63 SPORT is ideal for enjoying life on the water. An optional hardtop can be added to the yacht for those who want a bit more shade. The PJ63 SPORT sleeps four guests. She is a spacious, comfortable, tech-savvy, fast day cruiser.

Supersport Series

The perfect blend of performance and luxury, Palmer Johnson’s SuperSport yachts come in three sizes: 138 feet (42m), 157 feet (48m) and 236 feet (72m). Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and innovative design techniques, these luxury yachts are unlike others on the market. They push the boundaries of the status quo to offer yachts that offer better efficiency, stability and speed with spacious, luxurious, comfortable interiors and exceptional deck spaces. According to Palmer Johnson, these yachts are, “all in a sleek and stunning carbon-fiber body designed with not a single flat surface.”

The Palmer Johnson 42M SuperSport is 142 feet (43.3m) in length. It features an aluminum hull and superstructure and a beam of 34 feet (10.3m). The yacht can cruise at 28 knots and runs at a maximum speed of 32 knots. The Palmer Johnson 42M SuperSport welcomes 12 guests aboard and has seven crewmembers. The 160-foot (49m) Palmer Johnson 48M SuperSport is eye-catching. It’s 36-foot (11m) beam ensures ample space on board. The yacht can reach speeds of 32 knots. Her aluminum hull and superstructure are designed to be sleek and sexy. Twelve guests are comfortably accommodated on board and are served by nine crewmembers. The embodiment of elegance on the water, the 236-foot (72m) Palmer Johnson 72M SuperSport is an innovative yacht with strong lines and chic spaces. It welcomes 14 guests and runs with 17 crew. Her extraordinary max speed of 27 knots is impressive for her size.

Sportyacht Series

Palmer Johnsons Sportyacht series has garnered somewhat of a cult following thanks to its lustrous profile, top engineering and exceptional performance. The cutting-edge sporty yachts in this range, which comprises a 120, 135, 150, 170 and 210, are extremely unique on the market. Offering a dynamic at-sea lifestyle, their open-plan layouts with chic beach-house-style interiors and large decks that effortlessly flow with the interior are built to please. Despite their immense power and exceptionally high speeds for their sizes, these yachts can run anywhere from 28 to 32 knots, nothing was compromised in the Sportyacht series. Available as an open Sportyacht or a tri-deck Sportyacht, each boasts the tried and true Palmer Johnson pedigree of top performance and impeccable design. Distinctive design aspects, such as sleek-shaped windows, no transom, signature portholes and beautiful curves set the yachts in the Sportyacht series apart from others in their size ranges. Additional touches like hidden stairs, concealed awnings, foldaway balconies and wing stations leave the decks uncluttered and perfectly suited for entertaining at sea.

Palmer Johnson yachts are iconic. The brand has made a reputation for itself as a top builder on the world stage. For further information on our Palmer Johnson yachts for sale, a new build Palmer Johnson or to charter a Palmer Johnson yacht , contact your Northrop & Johnson broker.

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PALMER JOHNSON Yachts – Operating Since 1918

Palmer Johnson is one of the iconic yacht builders to emerge from the Americas. The company is located in the Great Lakes region in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

The company constructs high-end performance yachts up to 81.4m, with showrooms in Fort Lauderdale and Monaco.

Once highly regarded, they built famous vessels, such as the Fortuna for the King of Spain, and the Turmoil, an explorer vessel that sailed the globe three times. 

PALMER yachts history

In 1918, Hans Johnson and Herman Gmack founded Palmer Johnson under the original name Sturgeon Bay Boat Works.

The boatyard specialized in repairing rowing boats and commercial fishing vessels in the 1920s.

In 1928, they launched their first wooden yacht and became known for building high-end wooden sailing yachts. Hans’ son, Palmer Johnson, takes over the company in the same year.

As with many companies with a 100-year history, Palmer Johnson went through hard times and prosperous times.

The WWII period was a particularly good time for business for Palmer Johnson as they built over forty 45-foot air-sea rescue boats and four “T” class freighters.

In 1956, the shipbuilding company was sold and renamed after the founder’s son, Palmer Johnson.

Throughout the 1960s and into the next four decades, Palmer Johnson was at the forefront of innovative yacht construction using aluminum. 

The company delivered FIREBIRD just a few short years after this shift to aluminum yacht construction. FIREBIRD was the world’s largest aluminum sailing yacht at the time of her launch, a 25.6m ketch.

FORTUNA soon surpassed this record in 1979. FORTUNA was King Juan Carlos of Spain’s 30.5m yacht.

FORTUNA held the title of the fastest yacht globally for over a decade as she could reach the incredible top speed of 46 knots, which was unheard of at the time.

Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Palmer Johnson launched LA BARONESSA, a 59.5m all-aluminum yacht, the largest in the USA, in 1998.

In 2003, Timur Mohamed bought the stagnant Palmer Johnson Yachts after purchasing his 120-foot yacht, the Cover Drive, from the shipbuilders.

The English businessman purchased it as the company had experienced several unproductive years.

In 2004, the company burst back onto the shipbuilding scene when it introduced its popular SportYacht series under its new owner’s direction.

The series featured exterior and interior designs from Nuvolari Lenard, the major yacht design company renowned worldwide.

In 2012, Palmer Johnson introduced the new carbon-fiber SuperSport performance. The SuperSport was a new carbon fiber performance model.

Unfortunately, this series was launched in a different economic climate and didn’t reach the success of their SportYacht series. 

Notable launches

Palmer Johnson has several other notable launches besides its most iconic launches like the FORTUNA and LA BARONESSA.

In 2007, the 41.5m PJ 135 SportYacht Dragon was launched. The superyacht rose to international acclaim with a maximum speed of 30 knots. 

Although Palmer Johnson struggled to keep traction in the yacht market after 2012, an ongoing project in partnership with Bugatti is a point of interest for yacht fans.

A contract for thirty of the new PJ 48 Niniette and PJ 63 Niniette Open Sport series yachts has been signed, which amounts to EUR 40M for the yacht building company.

Palmer Johnson has a rich history in yacht building, with over 100 years of innovative yacht building that will hopefully continue with the new Niniette model.

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Boat of the Week: How an Iconic 171-Foot Superyacht Got New Life After Being Unused for a Decade

Commissioned by a russian oligarch, then acquired by a turkish owner, "db9" sat idle for years. then its us owner brought it back to life., howard walker, howard walker's most recent stories.

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It’s just a tad more powerful than the Aston Martin it’s named after. With a staggering 9,200-turbocharged horsepower, this 171-foot speed machine can reach a highly impressive 37 mph, two or three times faster than other yachts its size. Breakfast in Monaco, lunch in Porto Cervo and back in time for dinner? No problem.

Launched back in 2010 and christened DB9 after the classic V12-engined British sports car, it was the first of Palmer Johnson ’s iconic PJ 170 Sport Yacht range, and the only one built in England.

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Eleven years later, DB9 still spins heads from St. Tropez to St. Barts—two of its favorite ports of call—like few other superyachts. Those razor-edged lines are from designers Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard of Venice-based Nuvolari Lenard.

The champagne-colored hull, red boot stripe and sculpted superstructure immediately identify DB9 , wherever it goes on either side of the Atlantic.  Courtesy YPI

Today, DB9 is the pride and joy of American businessman and boat lover, John Rosatti. Maybe you’ve bought a new car from one of his many Plaza Auto Mall dealerships. Or fine-dined at his Vic & Angelo’s Italian eatery in South Florida. Or grabbed a burger at one of his successful BurgerFi joints.

Rosatti bought DB9 back in 2019 a year after selling his much-loved 214-foot Codecasa superyacht Double Down . Before that, he owned the 160-foot Christensen Nice ’n Easy and, before that, the 127-foot Crescent Take it Easy.

At the time, the yacht was languishing unloved in an Istanbul shipyard, a for-sale sign in its window and an €18 million asking price. Rosatti’s car dealer instincts weighed the pros and cons. The cons included pricy overhauls for the yacht’s entire mechanical and electronic systems, plus a re-spray of the hull. The single, but eventually deciding, pro: an iconic boat at a great price.

The 171-footer has three onboard swimming pools, not to mention a small navy of water toys.  Courtesy YPI

Rosatti is currently off-the-grid aboard DB9 , cruising around the Italian island of Sardinia, so wasn’t available for comment. But Peter Thompson, managing director of Monaco-based Yachting Partners International, and Rosatti’s longtime friend and boat-buying advisor, gave Robb Report a history of the boat.

“ DB9 had pretty much been in mothballs her entire life,” he says. “Shortly after launch, she was hauled out of the water and parked on the hard. When we tracked her down in Istanbul years later, she had less than 1,200 hours on the engines.”

The Palmer Johnson was originally built for the Russian oligarch Sergei Pugachev. He was the founder of the MezhPrombank, and a close friend and advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to published reports, in 2011, a year after he took delivery of DB9 , Pugachev was accused by the Russian government of running off with a $1 billion bailout loan given to his bank. His considerable assets were reportedly seized, including DB9 , and he fled to England. He’s now living in exile in the South of France.

After sitting idle for years, the yacht went through a refit in 2019.  Courtesy YPI

“A Turkish buyer bought the boat out of receivership in 2016, managed to get it to Istanbul and renamed it Aura ,” says Thompson. “But it just sat there and, as we know, boats like these hate not being used. When we found her in 2019, she needed work.”

After the purchase, the boat went into the Dunya Yachts yard in Istanbul for a comprehensive refit. All the systems were upgraded, those mighty MAN diesels were overhauled and the yacht was given a complete re-paint in that polarizing Champagne-with-red-bootstripe color scheme. And the original DB9 name was resurrected.

“Today she’s in absolutely pristine condition,” says Thompson. ”Inside and out, she looks brand new and still turns heads like no other boat I know.”

The interior also received a facelift.  Courtesy YPI

Some of DB9’s coolest features include not one, but three pools, including a huge 26-foot saltwater pool on the foredeck that, when empty, holds the yacht’s RIB tender. Emptying it takes less than 10 minutes. For alfresco entertainment, the yacht comes with a state-of-the-art outdoor cinema on the sundeck. Belowdecks are five spacious staterooms for up to 12 guests, including a full-beam master.

According to Thompson, the “owner recently decided that he wants to replace DB9 with a larger yacht more suited to world-girding.” So, when the Rosattis are done cruising the Med this fall, it’ll be displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, with a €25 million, or $29.4 million, asking price.

Maybe Rosatti should consider throwing in a champagne-colored Aston Martin DB9 to sweeten the deal.

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52.4m  /  171'11 | palmer johnson | 2016.

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• Impressive 4,600nm range
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• Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC YACHT MONO HSC G6 LMC classification
• Cruising speed of 24 knots
• Sleeps 12 overnight

The 52.4m/171'11" motor yacht 'Sanam' (ex. Sanam) was built by Palmer Johnson in Monaco at their Sturgeon Bay, WI shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Todhunter Earle and she was delivered to her owner in June 2016. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Nuvolari Lenard.

Guest Accommodation

Sanam has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include beauty salon, underwater lights and air conditioning.

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Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin diesel MTU (16V 4000 M93L) 16-cylinder 4,613hp engines running at 2100rpm, she comfortably cruises at 24 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 28 knots with a range of up to 4,600 nautical miles from her 117,348 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Sanam features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 24,984 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC YACHT MONO HSC G6 LMC classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

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DEFIANT Yacht for Sale - 136' Palmer Johnson

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DEFIANT is a 41.45-meter Palmer Johnson motor yacht that was delivered in 2012. She is part of the PJ 135 series and features an aluminum hull. The yacht's interior and exterior were designed by Nuvolari & Lenard, and Eric Küster handled the decoration. DEFIANT combines high performance, smooth lines, exceptional living spaces, and deluxe accommodations.

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DEFIANT can accommodate up to 12 guests in five generous cabins. The master suite is full-beam and features a private balcony. The other four cabins are all en suite. The main saloon is spacious and open, with comfortable seating and a chic formal dining area.

The deck areas on DEFIANT are perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The wide beam of 8.38 meters allows for a large sundeck as well as an impressive flybridge, which includes a spa pool and various seating options. The main deck also has an alfresco dining area perfect for private dining or entertaining guests.

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DEFIANT is powered by twin 3,650hp MTU engines, which give her a range of 1,700 nautical miles at 12 knots. She is also fitted with Trac at-anchor stabilizers.

DEFIANT is a luxurious and well-appointed motor yacht that is perfect for both cruising and entertaining. She offers guests a high level of comfort and performance, and her stunning design makes her a truly eye-catching vessel.

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51m Palmer Johnson Helios 2 sold

The 51.1-metre Helios 2 has been sold in an in-house deal with Dirk Johnson and Bruce Brakenhoff of Edmiston .

Built in 2002 in the US by Palmer Johnson , the all-aluminium yacht was refitted in 2023. Her exterior is by Sparkman & Stephens , who also handled the yacht's naval architecture. Interiors are by Patrick Knowles Designs .

Helios 2 accommodates "ten plus four" guests in five cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck. The remaining cabins are located on the lower deck with two queen-sized doubles and two king-sized doubles that can convert to twins, the latter with two additional Pullman berths each. There are additional quarters for 12 crew.

Her main saloon, finished in semi-gloss anigré, leads to a formal but relaxed dining area forward, flanked by crystal, china and silver storage cabinets. The skylounge above also connects seamlessly with the bridge deck outdoor dining table.

Helios 2 sports a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads on the sundeck, along with a bar, a barbecue and carefully-stored exercise equipment. Brakenhoff pointed out that she combines pedigree build, traditional styling and expert design, and that she has been "remarkably well kept by the fastidious owner and captain under a thorough maintenance program".

Unusual for a yacht of this size, Helios 2 has a side shell door for easy tender access. Her bathing platform leads up to the air-conditioned aft deck which is a popular spot for al fresco dining.

The 555GT yacht offers a cruising speed of 13 knots under twin 1,000hp Caterpillar engines and a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. Her top speed is 14.8 knots.

Helios 2 was asking $15,900,000.

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New era begins at Moscow City Hall

Monday’s Moscow City Council meeting ushered in a new era as three new city councilmembers, a new city supervisor and new mayor were sworn into office.

Mayor Art Bettge took the oath of office, Julia Parker, Hailey Lewis and Gina Taruscio were sworn onto City Council and Bill Belknap took his position as the new city supervisor.

Much of the meeting was devoted to sharing kind words for outgoing mayor Bill Lambert, outgoing city supervisor Gary Riedner and outgoing city council member Brandy Sullivan.

Riedner is leaving after 26 years.

“Gary embodies the complex multifaceted character trait of understanding,” city attorney Mia Bautista said.

Deputy city supervisor Tyler Palmer said Riedner practiced “selfless service” and his work to oversee Moscow’s city services affected every citizen.

Deputy city supervisor Jen Pfiffner said Riedner has worked through every hard decision with an empathetic approach and is a “living example of ethical management.”

Riedner then took to the podium to share his brief remarks.

“I don’t know who you folks were describing tonight,” he joked. “He sounds like a heck of a guy.”

Riedner thanked city staff for doing their jobs with the “heart of a servant” and said he was grateful to work with the mayor, council and the community.

“The community means a lot to me,” he said.

As a parting gift, he was allowed to keep a wooden duck decoy that was part of Moscow’s public art collection and on Riedner’s wall since 2004.

As Lambert gave his final remarks, he thanked the 170 people who work for the city as well as the many who volunteer on the city’s commissions.

“That’s what makes our city great is the volunteerism,” he said.

He credited the council for being steadfast in their actions, including when it came to making decisions in response to COVID-19. He said they did what they thought was right for the community and did not let politics interfere with their decision making.

Lambert has served the city of Moscow for 21 years as a member of the planning and zoning commission, board of adjustment, city council and as mayor.

“I never took it for granted ever,” he said.

As Parker, Lewis and Taruscio were sworn in, it began what is likely the first term in Moscow’s history with a council of all women.

Sullivan chose not to run for re-election this year and former council member Bettge now takes his post as mayor.

Sullivan thanked residents for being involved in city government by attending meetings and joining commissions. She credited the council for being respectful of each other and approaching issues with an open mind.

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US reporter held by Russia on spying charges denied release

US reporter held by Russia to stay in jail

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy stands on the right. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Journalists watch a TV screen broadcasting hearing on Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s case from a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

CAPTION CORRECTS GRAMMAR U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy speaks to the media after a hearing of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s case at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

CAPTION CORRECTS GRAMMAR Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s lawyers Maria Korchagina and Tatiana Nozhkina speak to the media after a hearing of Gershkovich’s case at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

CAPTION CORRECTS GRAMMAR Journalists watch a TV screen broadcasting a hearing of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s case from a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. A Russian judge has ruled that American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain behind bars on espionage charges. The case is part of a Kremlin crackdown on dissent and press freedom amid the war in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage as photographers photograph him in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. A Russian judge has ruled that American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain behind bars on espionage charges. The case is part of a Kremlin crackdown on dissent and press freedom amid the war in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

A Russian judge ruled Tuesday that American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain behind bars on espionage charges in a case that is part of a crackdown the Kremlin has intensified on dissent and press freedom since invading Ukraine.

Appearing in public for the first time in weeks, the 31-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter stood in a defendant’s glass cage in Moscow City Court, wearing blue jeans and a navy blue gingham checked shirt. He paced at times with his arms folded, talking through an opening with his lawyers and occasionally smiling as he acknowledged the other journalists crammed into the courtroom for photos before the hearing was closed because Russian authorities have declared the case secret.

Gershkovich is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges, and his arrest rattled journalists in the country and drew outrage in the West. Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government deny he was involved in spying and have demanded his release.

“Evan is a member of the free press who right up until he was arrested was engaged in newsgathering. Any suggestions otherwise are false,” the Journal has said. Last week, the U.S. officially declared that Gershkovich was “wrongfully detained.”

Russia’s Federal Security Service arrested Gershkovich in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg on March 29 and accused him of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory.

In rejecting Gershkovich’s appeal to be released from pretrial detention, the judge ruled he must remain in jail until at least May 29. The journalist’s lawyers said they petitioned for house arrest or for his release on bail of 50 million rubles (about $610,000), but were rejected. The lawyers said they plan to appeal the ruling, which the Journal and its publisher, Dow Jones, called “disappointing.”

Russian journalist Vasily Polonsky posted a video in which he shouts, “Evan, hang in there. Everyone says hello!” Gershkovich then nods.

Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Russian lawyers have said past espionage investigations took a year to 18 months, during which time he could have little contact with the outside world.

He is held in Moscow’s Lefortovo prison , which dates from the czarist era and has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times, especially under Josef Stalin.

“It’s not a very nice place in general, but conditions are OK. He doesn’t complain,” his lawyer, Tatyana Nozhkina, said after Tuesday’s hearing.

Gershkovich had no medical complaints and was getting exercise by walking, she said, adding that he also was watching a cooking show on TV and reading, including Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.”

“He said that in the morning he eats porridge, and he wrote to his mother that it looks like his childhood,” Nozhkina said, a reference to his Russian heritage. His parents moved to the United States from the Soviet Union.

“He’s in good fighting spirit. He’s ready to prove his innocence and defend media freedom,” she said.

She added that Gershkovich has received letters from his parents and supporters, but hasn’t been allowed any phone calls. He also told his lawyers he was thinking about writing a book about the ordeal when he’s free.

The case has exacerbated tensions between Moscow and the West over the invasion of Ukraine and is another sign of the Kremlin’s crackdown on opposition activists, independent journalists and civil society groups. The sweeping campaign of repression is unprecedented since the Soviet era. Activists say it often means the very profession of journalism is criminalized, along with the activities of ordinary Russians who oppose the war.

On Monday, in the same courthouse where Gershkovich’s hearing was held, top opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. was convicted of treason for publicly denouncing the war and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Last month, a court convicted a father over social media posts critical of the war after his daughter drew antiwar sketches in school and sentenced him to two years in prison.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S., U.K. and Canadian ambassadors over “crude interference in Russia’s internal affairs” after they attended the Kara-Murza hearing Monday.

After pressing authorities for days to grant consular access to Gershkovich, U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy, who attended the hearing, said Monday she had visited him in prison . She tweeted that “he is in good health and remains strong,” reiterating a U.S. call for his immediate release.

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Gershkovich’s parents last week and again condemned his detention.

“We’re making it real clear that it’s totally illegal what’s happening, and we declared it so,” he said.

The last American reporter to be arrested on espionage charges by Moscow was Nicholas Daniloff in 1986. A correspondent for U.S. News & World Report, Daniloff spent 20 days in custody before being swapped for an employee of the Soviet Union’s U.N. mission who was arrested by the FBI, also on spying charges.

A top Russian diplomat said last week that Russia might be willing to discuss a potential prisoner swap with the U.S. involving Gershkovich — but after his trial. That means any exchange is unlikely soon.

In December, WNBA star Brittney Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout following her trial and conviction on drug possession charges. She had been sentenced to nine years in prison and ended up spending 10 months behind bars.

Another American, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges, which his family and the U.S. government have called baseless.

Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine-war