Thursday, November 6, 2008

Iraq To Sell Hussein's Palatial Yacht

(Photo from Luxist)

From Boston.com:

BAGHDAD - The Iraqi government plans to sell a luxury yacht, moored off the French resort of Nice, that was one of many opulent treasures belonging to former dictator Saddam Hussein, a senior official said yesterday.

The palatial Ocean Breeze is expected to be sold within weeks, government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said.

The 270-foot pleasure boat, expected to fetch $30 million, has gold-tap bathrooms, a mini-operating theater, a helicopter landing pad, and a secret escape passageway, according to a report from the British Sunday Times.

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More from Wired News (The Danger Room) -- Saddam's Super-Yacht for Sale; Missiles Not Included

My Comment: Selling the dictator's toys. I am curious to know the identity of the person who was disputing that the ship belonged to them.

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