Eclipse (yacht)
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| Name: | M/Y Eclipse |
| Owner: | Roman Abramovich |
| Builder: | Blohm + Voss |
| Status: | Final tests |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Yacht |
| Tons burthen: | 13,000 GT |
| Length: | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Crew: | 70 crew members |
M/Y Eclipse is a luxury yacht constructed by Blohm + Voss in Hamburg, Germany. The yacht is owned by Roman Abramovich, the exact length is unknown, however is believed to be over 164 metres (538 ft) long,[1][2][3] and is due to be delivered to Abramovich in 2010 after the finishing touches have been applied. This makes Eclipse the world's largest private yacht, 11 metres (36 ft) longer than the world's previous biggest yacht Dubai, which belongs to Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai.[4] The yacht's initial cost was estimated at € 340 million (circa $485 million US),[4] but a September 2009 report indicated that final costs could approach € 800 million ($1.2 billion US).[5]
Eclipse has two helicopter pads, 11 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. She also comes equipped with three launch boats, and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 meters. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.
For security, Eclipse is fitted with intruder detection systems and a German-built missile defense system.[6][4] The windows in Abramovich's master suite and the yacht's bridge are also fitted with bullet-proof glass and both are armor plated.[6] The yacht is also equipped with an anti-paparazzi shield in the form of lasers that sweep the surroundings, and when they detect a CCD, they fire a bolt of light right at the camera to obliterate any photograph. According to The Times, these don’t run all the time, so friends and guests should still be able to grab snaps. Instead, they will be activated when guards spot likely professional photographers nearby.[5]
Eclipse was launched on 12 June 2009.[7]
Abramovich's private fleet consists of three motor yachts: Eclipse; Pelorus; and Sussurro.
He gave his previously-owned Le Grand Bleu to his associate and friend Eugene Shvidler in June of 2006.
He also sold Ecstasea, in June 2009, to an unknown American.
M/Y Eclipse arrived in Frederikshavn, Denmark September 18th for tests.
See also
References
- ↑ "LiveYachting Feature Article". Liveyachting.com. http://www.liveyachting.com/motor-yacht-eclipse-launched. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
- ↑ Frank, Robert (2007-01-12). "Wall Street Journal Article". Online.wsj.com. http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB116855284281574368-JG3DuDyAnCAbmCNJeYoWZXnN_c8_20070211.html?mod=tff_main_tff_top. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
- ↑ "Spiegel Article". Spiegel.de. http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,462862,00.html. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Russian tycoon buys a yacht to eclipse all others". Smh.com.au. 2009-06-17. http://www.smh.com.au/world/russian-tycoon-buys-a-yacht-to-eclipse-all-others-20090616-cgkn.html. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sorrel, Charlie (2009-09-21). "Russian Billionaire Installs Anti-Photo Shield on Giant Yacht". Wired.com. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/09/russian-billionaire-installs-anti-photo-shield-on-giant-yacht/. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Liz Hull (2008-10-06). "Floating fortress: Chelsea owner Abramovich builds £200m super-yacht half the size of the Bismarck | Mail Online". Mailonsunday.co.uk. http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1069270/Floating-fortress-Chelsea-owner-Abramovich-builds-200m-super-yacht-complete-anti-missile-radar.html. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
- ↑ "Eclipse | Blohm & Voss, Roman Abramovich, Recent Launches, Gigayachts, Terence Disdale |". Yachts.monacoeye.com. 2009-07-06. http://yachts.monacoeye.com/files/blohm_voss_eclipse.php. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
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