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Octopus. (yacht) Octopus is a 126-metre (413 ft) megayacht built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. She is one of the world's largest yachts. Launched in 2003 at a cost of $200 million, [1] Octopus is a private vessel that has been loaned out for exploration projects, scientific research and rescue missions. [2]
Aug 3, 2021 · Iconic yachts: On board Paul Allen's 126m Lürssen superyacht Octopus. When the late Paul Allen’s Octopus was launched in 2003, she stood alone in the yachting world. At 126m length, she was easily the largest explorer yacht ever built, and one of the biggest yachts outright. But in many ways, she heralded a new era of owning very large boats ...
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When Octopus launched in 2003, it was clear she had broken new ground. With diesel-electric propulsion consisting of two ABB electric motors and eight MTU 16V 4000 M50 diesel engines, she was perfectly equipped to travel anywhere in the world. “ Octopus was always on the go,” Øino says.
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Aug 5, 2021 · Octopus was listed in 2019 for $325 million almost a year after Allen died at age 65. The price dropped at some point to $278 million, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg reported that Burgess, a broker ...
The Octopus Yacht, one of the world’s largest yachts, was built by Lurssen Yachts. Formerly owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the yacht is now owned by Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson. The yacht houses a host of luxurious features including a helicopter hangar, a 10-person submarine, and multiple leisure and wellness facilities.
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Onboard the 126m Lürssen superyacht Octopus, interiors unveiled for the first time. Onboard Octopus: Interior of Paul Allen's legendary 126m superyacht unveiled Written by Francesca Webster
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