Schlagwort: Paul Allen

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Stuck in quarantine – New pictures of Octopus

Things you can do as a yacht photographer during quarantine: Examine your photographs of the last summer.

If you are stuck in quarantine and aren’t allowed to go out of your flat for two weeks. There are two options of how to deal with it. First one, relax on a couch and wait until these long 14 days are over. Or second option, try to do as much „office“ work as possible from home. So instead of reclining on a couch with your TV on, it was time to look up our harddrives for some yet unshared new pictures. And there are several unique treasures which are about to be revealed here.

Perfectly polished and washed down hull of Octopus.
Perfectly polished and washed down hull of Octopus.

During MYS 2019 we’ve been extremely busy, catching up with some yacht industry friends, visiting yachts, doing sea trials in the bay, etc. There was a lot to do and many pictures had been taken during these couple of days. But it sadly wasn’t possible to process all these pictures. That’s why we still have many pictures in the pipeline.

One of the largest yachts during MYS 2019, Octopus next to Maltese Falcon.
One of the largest yachts during MYS 2019, Octopus next to Maltese Falcon.

Before you’re getting bored of our wailing we present you some pictures of Octopus. This recoginzable yacht has been listed for sale in early 2019 and was showcased in Monaco for the very first time. She was built in 2003 in Kiel for Paul Allen. Octopus is a true explorer yacht and was used a lot for expeditions and explorations. In 2015 her owner discovered the sunken battleship Musashi in the Sibuyan Sea. After Paul Allens death in October 2018 the yacht arrived in Hamburg for a refit. Since 2019 she is up for sale and ready to start sailing the world again with a new owner. On board are various tenders and toys stored, including two helicopters, a large submarine for up to 8 people and a 19m Vikal tender.⁠

007 meets Octopus(sy)
007 meets Octopus(sy)
Lürssens Octopus been inspected by a DutchCraft DC56 and two RIBs.
Lürssens Octopus been inspected by a DutchCraft DC56 and two RIBs.
One of her two helicopters is waiting for the next flight on her bow.
One of her two helicopters is waiting for the next flight on her bow.
Lürssen exploreryacht Octopus in Monaco
One of Octopus helicopter is waiting for the next flight on her bow.
Lürssen combo in Monaco: Kismet - Flying Fox - Octopus (from left to right)
Lürssen combo in Monaco: Kismet – Flying Fox – Octopus (from left to right)

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Le Grand Bleu, 114m(374ft) Kusch Yacht

Le Grand Bleu

Le Grand Bleu ist eine 114 Meter lange Superyacht, gebaut wurde sie im Jahr 1996 in den Hallen, der deutschen Bremer Vulkan Werft. Gebaut wurde die Yacht nach den Entwürfen, der Kusch Yachts Werft. Das Interieur zeichnete der preisgekrönte Designer Terence Disdale. Auf dem 114 Meter langen Schiff, ist Platz für bis zu 20 Gäste, um deren Wohl sich die 35 Crew-Mitglieder kümmern. Die Reisegeschwindigkeit ist mit 15 Knoten angegeben, unter Vollgas erreicht die Yacht, mit ihren zwei Wärtsilä-Motoren(je 7200PS), bis zu 17 Knoten. Auf dem Schiff befinden sich einige Tender und Toys, darunter unter anderem eine 23 Meter Sportyacht, sowie eine Segelyacht. Achtern befindet sich ein Helideck mit einem zu der Yacht gehörenden Hubschrauber. Die Nummer 24 der längsten Yachten der Welt, gehörte zuerst dem Microsoft-Gründer Paul Allen, welcher sie an den Russischen Oligarchen Abramovich verkaufte. Aktuell ist die Yacht dem vernehmen nach im Besitz des Russen Jewgeni Schwidler.Le Grand BleuLe Grand Bleu is a 374ft long superyacht, build in the year 1996, in the halls of the „Vulkan Werf“. The exterior design is drawn by the German „Kusch Yachts“. Terence Disdale, an award-winning designer, take over responsibility for the interior. The 374ft long ship has a capacity for 20 overnight guests. During her voyages a crew of 35 peoble take care for the guests. Le Grand Bleu has a cruising speed of 15kn and the maximum speed is reached at 17kn. On board is a large variety of tender and toys, including a 23m sportyacht and a sailing yacht. At the afterdeck is a helideck with a related helicopter. The number 24 of the largest private yachts in the world is build for Paul Allen, which sold it to the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Today it is reported that the yacht is in Jewgeni Schwidler’s possession.