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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: 21mDepth: 12.5Net Tonnage: 2,979 mtDeadweight: 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 nmMax 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, AntibesInterior Designers: Jonathan Quinn Barnett, Christian Grevstad Naval Architect: Lurssen Werft
• Flag: Cayman Islands (British), Georgetown• Class: Lloyd's Register
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Antibes
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Docking at Antibes
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Hangar & Basketball Court
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Basketball Court
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Bow Thrusters
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Forward Chopper
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Bow Chopper Landing
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Chopper x 2 Hangar
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Chopper x 2 Hangar
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Aft Chopper Take off
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Aft Chopper Landing
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At Anchor
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Aft Chopper
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Choppers x 2
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Aerial View
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At Port in the Med
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Mast Helm
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Tender Storage
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Man of War - Launching
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Man of War - 63ft Tender
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Man of War - Tender
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Night View
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Night View
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Night View
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Night View
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Pool at Night
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Top View of Spa & Pool
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Pool & Spa
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Bow & Tender View
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Cruising
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Cruising
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In Port
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In Port
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In Port
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Tenders at Anchor
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Aft Starboard Hatches
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Craft Dock, Spa & Bar
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Starboard Bar & Spa
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Craft Dock, Spa & Bar
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Starboard Bridge
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Aft View
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Aft View
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Aft View
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Sub
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Sub Storage
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Sub in Docking Station
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Sub Approach
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Port Tender Launching
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Tender Launching
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Venice Harbour
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Spain
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Spain