octopus

The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht “Octopus” : 

The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht “Octopus” In 2003, the launch of Paul Allen's 127m (416ft) "Octopus" secured its number one position as the world's largest yacht. Microsoft's "accidental billionaire" Paul Allen - worth US$20 billion according to Forbes, the third richest man in America and 7th in the world - owns two other monsters yachts such as Tatoosh ranked 3rd in the World in 2003. Octopus cost Allen over US$200 million and has Permanent crew of 60, including several former Navy Seals. It has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 man submarine and a remote controlled vehicle for crawling on the Ocean floor. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater. On average, owners must spend a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price every year to keep these yachts in good working condition and cover crew salaries. Therefore “Octopus” which cost Allen US$200 million requires a US$20 million annual budget.

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Statistics Launched: 01 Aug 2003, First Movement: 01 Jan 2004 Managed: Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale Crew: 60 permanent crew Submarine: 40ft, 10 man Olympic - Submarine Technologies Seattle, WA. Main Tender: 63ft "Man of War" Vikal International - Perth, Western Australia Tenders: 7 x of various sizes Dimensions: LOA: 126.187m (414 feet) Beam: 21m (68.90ft) Draught: 5.85m (19.20ft) Breadth Mould: 21m Depth: 12.5 Net Tonnage: 2,979 mt Deadweight: 1570 mt Gross Registered Tonnage: 9,932 mt Fuel: 849,446 litres (224,400 gls) Water: 174,886 llitres (46,200 gls) Range: 8,000 nm Max speed: 20 knots Engines: Eight x 2,400 hp Mercedes-Benz diesels + Two x 6 MW ABB electric motors Design Details: Builder: Lurssen, Howaldtswerke - Deutsche Werft Kiel, Germany, Yard No : 370 Built: 2003 Construction: Steel Naval Architects: Espen Oeino, Antibes Interior Designers: Jonathan Quinn Barnett, Christian Grevstad Naval Architect: Lurssen Werft Flag: Cayman Islands (British), Georgetown Class: Lloyd's Register

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Antibes

Docking at Antibes: 

Docking at Antibes

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Hangar & Basketball Court

Basketball Court: 

Basketball Court

Bow Thrusters: 

Bow Thrusters

Forward Chopper: 

Forward Chopper

Bow Chopper Landing: 

Bow Chopper Landing

Chopper x 2 Hangar: 

Chopper x 2 Hangar

Chopper x 2 Hangar: 

Chopper x 2 Hangar

Aft Chopper Take off: 

Aft Chopper Take off

Aft Chopper Landing: 

Aft Chopper Landing

At Anchor: 

At Anchor

Aft Chopper : 

Aft Chopper

Choppers x 2 : 

Choppers x 2

Aerial View: 

Aerial View

At Port in the Med: 

At Port in the Med

Mast Helm: 

Mast Helm

Tender Storage: 

Tender Storage

Man of War - Launching: 

Man of War - Launching

Man of War - 63ft Tender: 

Man of War - 63ft Tender

Man of War - Tender: 

Man of War - Tender

Night View: 

Night View

Night View: 

Night View

Night View: 

Night View

Night View: 

Night View

Pool at Night: 

Pool at Night

Top View of Spa & Pool: 

Top View of Spa & Pool

Pool & Spa: 

Pool & Spa

Bow & Tender View: 

Bow & Tender View

Cruising: 

Cruising

Cruising: 

Cruising

In Port: 

In Port

In Port: 

In Port

In Port: 

In Port

Tenders at Anchor: 

Tenders at Anchor

Aft Starboard Hatches: 

Aft Starboard Hatches

Craft Dock, Spa & Bar : 

Craft Dock, Spa & Bar

Starboard Bar & Spa: 

Starboard Bar & Spa

Craft Dock, Spa & Bar: 

Craft Dock, Spa & Bar

Starboard Bridge: 

Starboard Bridge

Aft View: 

Aft View

Aft View: 

Aft View

Aft View : 

Aft View

Sub: 

Sub

Sub Storage : 

Sub Storage

Sub in Docking Station: 

Sub in Docking Station

Sub Approach : 

Sub Approach

Port Tender Launching: 

Port Tender Launching

Tender Launching : 

Tender Launching

Venice Harbour: 

Venice Harbour

Spain : 

Spain

Spain : 

Spain