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By Sarah Sharkey
… And also pretty expensive.
One lucky Russian billionaire will be setting sail in the most futuristic yacht ever built. This massive yacht has eight decks and three 195-foot masts. It is safe to say that the “Sailing Yacht A” at approximately 470 feet in width at 1.8 tons in weight, it is also one of the largest yachts ever built. It is being called “A” so that it will come first in every shipping register. The simple name fits well with the clean lines of the ship. It was built in Kiel, Germany at a cost of £360million (English pounds) or roughly $ 448.7 million USD.
Andrey Melnichecko’s spokesperson says that the ship will be transferred into Melnichecko’s ownership in late spring. The ship has already undergone successful sea trials in the Baltic Sea. Then he will be able to take this interestingly crafted, beautiful ship out on the water.
The ship has a range of 5,320 nautical miles, which is an impressive distance that will allow Melnichecko to sail all over the world. In order to operate the ship at full capacity, it needs a crew of 54 people.
Pick your jaw up and then check it out:
Some of the features of this elaborate ship include a helipad, garages for four cars, a glass hall, multiple elevators and a submarine. All of these features will allow Melnichecko to cruise around the world with all the comforts of home and then some.