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The Eclipse, Soon to be the World’s Largest Yacht

Posted by Maita Yoldi on July 10th, 2008

The construction of the world’s largest yacht is underway, hidden from view at a construction dock in germany. Owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the Eclipse is his newest toy - among a bevy of other luxury yachts.

Abramovich will soon set a new standard in the mega-yacht trend. The picture shown at right is that of yacht M-147, has been largely compared to the Eclipse, and thought to be a prototype for it. It is said to have a swimming pool, a cinema and a disco, a capacity for 24 in six guest suites, five VIP suites and an owner’s cabin.

This megayacht will most likely be equipped with multiple helicopter pads and an integrated submarine, two features of the M-147 that is said to also be included on the Eclipse.

Mr. Abramovich, the Russian oil magnate ranked as the 11th richest man in the world by Forbes with $18.2 billion, has an impressive fleet. In addition to Eclipse — expected to measure more than 525 feet — he owns three other mega-yachts, including the 377-foot Pelorus and the 282-foot Ecstasea. He used to own four but recently awarded one, the 370-foot Grand Bleu, to a close business associate.

Photo Credit: Luxist

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3 Responses to “The Eclipse, Soon to be the World’s Largest Yacht”

1. FAGAN Says:
   July 10th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

   Way to keep a low profile Roman. Is it just me or does everyone else realize that when all of the children were sleeping, Abramovich sneaked into te kitchen and stole all of the cookies from the cookie jar. He than gave some of those cookies to the neighbors because he knew they were looking and than when the children woke up, Abramovich sold those same cookies back to the children for $13 billion. Given Abramovich’s most recent admissions concerning payoffs and protection money, it is logical to assume that his relationship with Putin was formed the exact same way. If not for Abramovich’s close ties to Putin, he would have suffered the same fate as Berezovsky and Khodorkovsky. Google the words “ROMAN ABRAMOVICH VOUCHERS” to see all of the investigative reporting on this issue and Than Google “ROMAN ABRAMOVICH $4.8 BILLION IMF FRAUD” to see the reporting concerning Abramovich’s offshore slush funds.

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   July 26th, 2008 at 1:59 am

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