Paul Allen's Octopus
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The Octopus is the world's largest privately owned yacht at 127 meters long. It was launched in 2003 for billionaire Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, at a cost of over $200 million. With a permanent crew of 60, including former Navy SEals, the Octopus features two helicopters, seven tender boats, a 10-person submarine, and an underwater remote vehicle. It requires a $20 million annual budget to operate and maintain.
Paul Allen's Octopus
- 1. 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.
- 2. 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
- 3. Antibes
- 5. Hangar & Basketball Court
- 10. Chopper x 2 Hangar
- 11. Chopper x 2 Hangar
- 12. Aft Chopper Take off
- 14. At Anchor
- 15. Aft Chopper
- 16. Choppers x 2
- 17. Aerial View
- 18. At Port in the Med
- 19. Mast Helm
- 20. Tender Storage
- 21. Man of War - Launching
- 22. Man of War - 63ft Tender
- 23. Man of War - Tender
- 24. Night View
- 25. Night View
- 26. Night View
- 27. Night View
- 28. Pool at Night
- 29. Top View of Spa & Pool
- 30. Pool & Spa
- 31. Bow & Tender View
- 32. Cruising
- 33. Cruising
- 34. In Port
- 35. In Port
- 36. In Port
- 39. Craft Dock, Spa & Bar
- 40. Starboard Bar & Spa
- 41. Craft Dock, Spa & Bar
- 42. Starboard Bridge
- 43. Aft View
- 44. Aft View
- 45. Aft View
- 46. Sub
- 47. Sub Storage
- 48. Sub in Docking Station
- 49. Sub Approach
- 51. Tender Launching
- 52. Venice Harbour
- 53. Spain
- 54. Spain