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14.05.2021 8:32:01
The Carapace is a full-fledged superyacht, btw, and as such, it will have all the amenities and luxury expect of a superyacht, and more. more
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The Carapace is a full-fledged superyacht, btw, and as such, it will have all the amenities and luxury expect of a superyacht, and more. more
It could be a dream vessel for the super rich and famous who needs stay out of the prying eyes of paparazzi. [links]
Anyways… the ship is said to have a range of 2,400 miles (3,862 kilometers) and it has a top speed of 16 knots on the surface and can travel at 13 knots whilst underwater. It can totally stay submerged in the ocean fro 10 days at a time. [links]
Folks, this is the Carapace. It is a 256 feet (78 meters) luxury superyacht/submarine hybrid that offers billionaire and his/her entourage the luxury of yachting as well as the privacy of a submarine. It can accommodate up to 11 guests across its 6 cabins, and it is manned by a crew of 15.
James Bond fans will avidly recall the time he drove a Lotus Esprit that could convert into an undersea vehicle in the 1977 flick the Spy Who Loved Me.
But assuming that the British Intelligence organization he works for can afford it, Bond just might enjoy a stint behind the wheel of a luxury yacht with gadgets galore to go the undersea route.
Nope, this isn't another fictitious toy for the 007 operative to play around with. It's the genuine article that surfaces from the drawing board of Elena Nappi, an Italian naval architect.
A 414-foot luxury yacht once owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen and listed for $278 million was sold to a mystery buyer, reports said.
The vessel, named Octopus, was purchased for an undisclosed price, Bloomberg News reported. The mystery buyer was Scandinavian, The Guardian reported.
SuperYacht Times first reported the sale, saying: "Her new owner intends to charter her for the first time since her launch, offering guests the opportunity to join her on a two-year round the world tour, beginning in January 2022, following a yard period this winter."
Passengers can enjoy the craft's luxurious amenities — including VIP cabins, a lounge, a spa, a bar and gym
Passengers can enjoy the craft's luxurious amenities — including VIP cabins, a lounge, a spa, a bar and gym. here
The hybrid super yacht — which is expected to have a price tag somewhere in the hundreds of millions of pounds when built — is the brain-child of Trieste-based designer Elena Nappi, 34, of the Italian ship building company Fincantieri. here
The decadent hybrid vessel design — which has been dubbed 'Carapace' — is nearly eight times the length of a London bus, can submerge to depths of 985 feet (300 m) and stay there for up to 10 days at a time
Diplomats and business bosses can step on-board the vessel to hold important meetings and 'define agreements or treaties in complete secrecy,' the designers boast. more
Passengers can enjoy the craft's luxurious amenities — including VIP cabins, a lounge, a spa, a bar and gym. Pictured, the Carapace's intricately covered top deck here