Showing posts with label ships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ships. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

This Video Takes You Aboard The Late Paul Allen's Octopus Mega Yacht



Warzone/The Drive: Glitzy Video Takes You Aboard The Late Paul Allen's Octopus Mega Yacht

We get out clearest looks yet into Paul Allen's floating dream, as well as the helicopters, boats, and submarine that call it home.

Just a couple of months ago we wrote a piece about the late Paul Allen's beloved mega-yacht Octopus. Even though the vessel is 15 years old, it remains arguably the most elegant and smartest mix of utility and luxury anywhere on the high seas and is packed with exotic features, some of which are commonly relegated to military vessels. The 414 foot Octopus is now up for sale for $325,000,000 as part of a grander initiative to liquidate many of the Microsoft co-founder's most lavish, but prized possessions. Even though photos and videos have leaked out over the years, nothing, and I mean nothing, has ever shown this famous vessel in such gorgeous detail like a recent marketing video to support its sale. Now peasants like us can finally get a better understanding of just how amazing this vessel and all the vehicles it carriers truly are.

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WNU Editor: I love sailing and everything there is about boats. But this yacht is just awesome.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Meet The Cruise Liner For Ships!

Blue Marlin carrying USS Cole. Wikipedia

Meet The Cruise Liner For Ships! Massive Carrier Craft Can Hold Up To 22 Barges - And Even An Oil Rig - On Its Back -- Daily Mail

When you need to transport 22 barges – each weighing nearly 3,000 tonnes – half way around the world, you're going to need a pretty sturdy boat.

And they don't get much sturdier than the Blue Marlin, one of the most extraordinary crafts ever to sail the seas.

The incredible ship can carry 75,000 tonnes. Rather than the usual cargo of toys, TVs and coffee, it carries other ships and oil rigs.

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My Comment: Impressive .... and for the U.S. Navy .... essential.