$4.5 billion gold-plated super-yacht

Feuer Frei! · 07-22-11, 07:19 AM

A gold-plated super-yacht that is claimed to be worth a staggering £3 billion ($4.5 billion) has taken the title of the most expensive in the world.
UK designer Stuart Hughes claims that the 30-metre long History Supreme yacht is adorned with 100,000 kilograms of gold and platinum that covers more than half its surface and even comes with a statue made from the bone of a T-Rex dinosaur.
The base of the yacht as well as the deck, dining areas, rails and anchor are wrapped in solid gold and the sleeping areas are covered in platinum.
There is also a wall feature in the master bedroom that is made from meteoric stone and an aquarium made from 68kg of 24 carat gold.
Also on board is a luxury liquor bottle featuring an 18.5ct diamond, one of the world’s rarest.

Designed by jeweller Stuart Hughes, the “mammoth” project took over three years to complete.
The vessel even outshines Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s $450 million yacht Eclipse, which has its own missile defence system and a submarine.
It is claimed the History Supreme was completed in Malaysia two weeks ago for an anonymous businessman.

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UK designer Stuart Hughes claims that the 30-metre long History Supreme yacht is adorned with 100,000 kilograms of gold and platinum that covers more than half its surface

Well, is it or isn't it?

papa_smurf · 07-22-11, 09:32 AM

hmmm....don't think there is that much gold/platinum in the world.

Growler · 07-22-11, 09:37 AM

I think we can safely call this the "Pinnacle of Conspicuous Consumerism."

August · 07-22-11, 10:19 AM

110 tons for that little spit kit?

All I can says is:

"Fire all Torpedos!"

Growler · 07-22-11, 10:36 AM

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110 tons for that little spit kit?

All I can says is:

"Fire all Torpedos!"

ALL torpedos?

You trying to make gold and platinum confetti?

Gerald · 07-22-11, 10:52 AM

I went in mid-June past one of Abramovich's largest houses in Europe ... and this was located in France ... and not directly visible from the road or so .. but from the mountains could see the house that was more like a mansion. .. and the price of around one billion U.S. Dollar....for some, it's peanuts.

krashkart · 07-22-11, 12:32 PM

Who needs gold and platinum in their boat? That's just too fancy.

I went with practicality. I sunk a grand total of $1.50 into the finest cinderblocks I could find at the salvage lot and propped a derelict johnboat on 'em. Looks mighty fine out there on the front lawn.

Growler · 07-22-11, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Who needs gold and platinum in their boat? That's just too fancy.

I went with practicality. I sunk a grand total of $1.50 into the finest cinderblocks I could find at the salvage lot and propped a derelict johnboat on 'em. Looks mighty fine out there on the front lawn.

Now you're just trollin'.

krashkart · 07-22-11, 12:55 PM

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Now you're just trollin'.

Good call. I bet they got a motor just for that at the flea market.

Jimbuna · 07-22-11, 01:29 PM

I wouldn't be sailing anywhere near Somalia in that thing...the pirates would be giving you their boat in exchange

Growler · 07-22-11, 02:16 PM

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Good call. I bet they got a motor just for that at the flea market.

I can't lie, I have to admit I'm damned relieved you saw what I did there.

krashkart · 07-22-11, 02:32 PM

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I can't lie, I have to admit I'm damned relieved you saw what I did there.

Gave me a good chuckle, actually. Well played.

August · 07-22-11, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Who needs gold and platinum in their boat? That's just too fancy.

I went with practicality. I sunk a grand total of $1.50 into the finest cinderblocks I could find at the salvage lot and propped a derelict johnboat on 'em. Looks mighty fine out there on the front lawn.

Pics or it didn't happen!

krashkart · 07-22-11, 04:13 PM

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Pics or it didn't happen!

Oh?

I uh... traded the Polaroid for the boat. Seemed like a reasonable offer.

August · 07-22-11, 05:00 PM

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ALL torpedos?

You trying to make gold and platinum confetti?

Yes. Yes I am!

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	hmmm....don't think there is that much gold/platinum in the world. __________________

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I think we can safely call this the "Pinnacle of Conspicuous Consumerism." __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	110 tons for that little spit kit? All I can says is: "Fire all Torpedos!" __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I went in mid-June past one of Abramovich's largest houses in Europe ... and this was located in France ... and not directly visible from the road or so .. but from the mountains could see the house that was more like a mansion. .. and the price of around one billion U.S. Dollar....for some, it's peanuts. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Who needs gold and platinum in their boat? That's just too fancy. I went with practicality. I sunk a grand total of $1.50 into the finest cinderblocks I could find at the salvage lot and propped a derelict johnboat on 'em. Looks mighty fine out there on the front lawn. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I wouldn't be sailing anywhere near Somalia in that thing...the pirates would be giving you their boat in exchange __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!