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A massive ship owned by the estate of billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen toppled over Wednesday from strong winds in a Scottish dry dock, sending 15 people to the hospital.

Twenty-five people were injured when the 250-foot ship tipped over from its holding around 8:30 a.m. at Imperial Dock in Leith, Edinburgh, the Scottish Ambulance Service said.

Five ambulances, an air ambulance and three trauma teams responded to the dock, eventually bringing 15 people to hospitals, the Telegraph reported.

Officials have not disclosed their conditions.

An additional 10 people were treated for injuries at the dock.

Pictures shared on social media show the colossal ship leaning at a 45-degree angle.

The research vessel owned by Allen’s estate had previously been used in deep-water searches for shipwrecks and war graves at sea but was put into long-term moorage in 2020 due to “operation challenges” during the COVID pandemic.

Allen co-founded Microsoft Corporation with his childhood friend Bill Gates in 1975. He was ranked the 44th-wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $20.3 billion just before he died in 2018 at the age of 65.

The billionaire died as a result of septic shock three weeks after announcing the return of his non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer that had been in remission for about a decade.

His ship, named Tatoosh, is considered the 60th-largest superyacht in the world . At one point, Allen owned a second mega yacht, called Octopus, which was the 20th-largest ship in the world.

The coast guard also arrived at the docks to provide assistance following the shocking incident. Local politicians in Leith shared their good wishes for those injured in the incident on social media while urging others to avoid the area.

“Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks — a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds. Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly,” Leith councilor Adam McVey wrote on Twitter.

Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks- a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds. Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area. pic.twitter.com/aREtG80Gq1 — Cllr Adam McVey (@adamrmcvey) March 22, 2023

City of Edinburgh Council Leader Cammy Day said he was “deeply concerned” by the incident and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

The National Health Service Lothian urged people to avoid the hospital if possible due to an influx of patients being sent from the docks.

“We’re on standby to receive a number of patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s A&E department following a major incident at the Imperial Docks in Leith,” Jacquie Campbell, chief officer of acute services at NHS Lothian, said in a statement.

“We have been reviewing the current capacity at RIE, with support from other sites, to prepare to accommodate these patients,” Campbell said.

“Given the expected pressure on the site, we urge people not to attend A&E at the RIE unless it’s an emergency.”

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A large ship tipped over while dry-docked in Scotland, injuring 25 people Wednesday, emergency workers said.

Police and emergency services were called to Edinburgh’s Imperial Dock after receiving reports that a ship had become dislodged from its holding.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people were taken to the hospital, while 10 others were treated and discharged at the scene. Local police urged the public to avoid the area to allow access for emergency services.

Photos from the scene showed the ship leaning to the side at a 45-degree angle. Adam McVey, a local official, tweeted that it became dislodged because of strong winds.

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The 250-feet long vessel, named the Petrel, was a research vessel previously bought and outfitted by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The Petrel is equipped with deep-sea exploration technology and has led several high-profile missions to locate historic shipwrecks, including the discovery of the wreckage of the USS Indianapolis in 2017 in the Philippine Sea.

The BBC reported that the ship had been moored since 2020 because of challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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250-foot ship owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's estate tips over at Edinburgh, Scotland dockyard

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Ship owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's estate topples in Scottish dry dock

Twenty-five people were injured when a ship came off its holding and tipped on its side in a dry dock in Leith, Scotland, Wednesday, the Scottish Ambulance Service said, with 15 taken to hospital. (Reuters)

A research ship owned by the estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has tipped over at a dockyard in Scotland Wednesday, leaving at least 25 injured. 

The "terrifying" incident involving the RV Petrel outside of Edinburgh happened after it became "dislodged from its holding in strong winds," Scottish politician Adam McVey said. 

"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this morning's accident in Leith. Sadly many are seriously injured. We are supporting those we can," Sailors’ Society, a Christian charity dedicated to supporting merchant seafarers, wrote on Facebook. 

Images showed the 250-foot ship tilted about 45 degrees to the side. 

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Medical personnel are seen arriving following the incident Wednesday involving the RV Petrel ship near Edinburgh, Scotland. (@Tomafc83/LOCAL NEWS X/TMX)

The Petrel ship, which made global headlines for discovering the long-lost USS Indianapolis in 2017, among other deep-sea wrecks, was placed in long-term moorage in 2020 due to "operational challenges" from the coronavirus pandemic. 

"The impact of the COVID-19 crisis has changed the world for the long term in ways that we never could have imagined," read a post on the ship’s Facebook page in June that year. 

The toppled RV Petrel ship at Imperial dock in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 22. (Reuters / Reuters Photos)

"We were tasked with a monumental mission -- discover, educate, and honor -- and we’re hopeful we will eventually be back in service," it added. 

The Scottish Ambulance Service told the BBC on Wednesday that 15 people have been hospitalized after the ship tipped over, while another 10 have been treated and discharged at the scene. 

LONG-LOST USS INDIANAPOLIS WRECKAGE DISCOVERED BY PAUL ALLEN CREW  

The ship tipped over during high winds, according to a Scottish politician. (Twitter/@_HausOfVictor/via REUTERS   / Reuters Photos)

Police Scotland reportedly are urging the public to stay away from the area to allow emergency vehicles to enter. 

Dales Marine Services, the owner of the dry dock where the incident happened, told the BBC that "our priority is to ensure those involved are supported." 

In 2017, the RV Petrel found the wreck of the World War II-era USS Indianapolis in the Philippine Sea. 

The Indianapolis was sank by the Japanese on July 30, 1945, resulting in the deaths of more than 850 crew members on board. 

It was the largest loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy. 

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The RV Petrel has been at the dry dock since 2020, before it toppled over on Wednesday. (Reuters)

"To be able to honor the brave men of the USS Indianapolis and their families through the discovery of a ship that played such a significant role during World War II is truly humbling," Allen said in a statement at the time. 

The Petrel also has found the wreckage of the Japanese aircraft carrier Kaga after it was sunk by U.S. forces during World War II's Battle of Midway. 

FOX Business' Haley Chi-Sing contributed to this report.

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Twenty-five people are injured after a huge ship tipped over at a ’45-degree angle’ in Edinburgh.

Fifteen people have been taken to hospital after the ship became dislodged from its holding in the Imperial Dock area, Leith.

Another 10 people were treated at the scene before being discharged.

Five ambulances, an air ambulance and three trauma teams rushed to the scene at around 8.35am.

People have been told to avoid the area as multiple fire engines and Coastguard rescue teams also helped those injured at the scene.

The ambulance service said 11 patients were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and four to Western General Hospital.

The 75m ship was formerly owned by the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and was placed into long-term moorage in 2020 as a result of ‘operation challenges’ during the Covid pandemic.

However the estate for Paul Allen confirmed to Metro.co.uk that the ship was sold last year.

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A spokesperson said: ‘The vessel is no longer owned by the Estate of Paul G. Allen; it was sold last year.’

Before that, it was used to carry out deep-sea searches for shipwrecks and war graves at sea.

Jacquie Campbell, chief officer of acute services at NHS Lothian said: ‘We’re on standby to receive a number of patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s A&E department following a major incident at the Imperial Docks in Leith.

‘We have been reviewing the current capacity at RIE, with support from other sites, to prepare to accommodate these patients.

‘Given the expected pressure on the site, we urge people not to attend A&E at the RIE unless it’s an emergency.’

Edinburgh Councillor Adam McVey said that the ship had been dislodged from its holdings due to strong winds. 

He Tweeted: ‘Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks- a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.

‘Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area.’

Toppled ship at leith dock pic.twitter.com/xtyUzrAfxr — Matt Copeland (@matteratzi1995) March 22, 2023

Scottish Greens Lothian MSP Lorna Slater said: ‘My team and I are monitoring events very closely. Images of such a large ship in dry dock leaning at 45 degree angle is very concerning. 

‘I understand that around 25 people have been injured in some way, with around 15 of them now in hospital. My thoughts are with them and others impacted by what must have been a terrifying experience. 

‘Because of the nature of the incident there will clearly be a level of disruption for locals and for people travelling in and around the Leith area.

‘I would ask people to exercise patience and where they can seek alternative routes to allow first responders and other agencies to go about their work.

‘Our thanks go to the emergency services and other agencies who are working to deal with this and to assess the situation moving forward.’ 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘Officers and emergency service colleagues are responding to an incident at Imperial Dock in Leith, Edinburgh, whereby a ship on dry dock has become dislodged from its holding.

‘Police were called to attend at around 8.35am on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 and officers remain at the scene. The public are asked to avoid the area to allow emergency service access.’

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed 11 patients have been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and four to Western General Hospital. Others injured were treated at the scene.

They added: ‘We dispatched five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams, our special operations team, three paramedic response units and one patient  transport  vehicle.’

A Coastguard spokesman added: ‘HM Coastguard is currently assisting Police Scotland in responding to a major incident at Imperial Dry Dock in Edinburgh.

‘At around 9.30am, Coastguard rescue teams from Fisherrow, South Queensferry and Kinghorn were sent to the scene.

‘This is a multi-agency response, with the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue also in attendance.’

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Paul Allen’s Deep Sea Research Vessel Topples Over in High Winds With 50 People on Board

The late Microsoft billionaire’s ship was in dry dock in Edinburgh, Scotland, when the accident happened.

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Fifteen people have been hospitalized after a huge research vessel owned by the estate of the late Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen toppled over in strong winds in a Scottish dry dock.

Up to 50 people were reportedly on board the RV Petrel , a deep sea research vessel, when the ship keeled over.

The Sun , citing the Scottish Ambulance Service, said that a total of 25 people were injured in the event, of which 15 went to hospital.

Some workers were intially reported to be missing, but reports say all crew have now been located.

The accident, which took place shortly before 9am local time, was classed as a major emergency by Scottish authorities, and paramedics, firefighters, and the coastguard all raced to the scene at Edinburgh’s Imperial Dock.

A source told The Sun : “This is an extremely worrying situation. It’s been very windy since the early hours of this morning, and normal operations had been put on hold until conditions eased.

“Those injured have suffered various injuries, but as far as I am aware, none are in a life-threatening condition. But everyone is very worried for the safety of those currently on board.”

Local councilor Adam McVey tweeted: “Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks—a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds. Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area.”

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We received a call at 0829 hours today to attend an incident in Leith.

“We have dispatched five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams, our special operations team, three paramedic response units and one patient transport vehicle.”

The RV Petrel , named after a sea bird, is the only privately owned deep-sea research vessel and was equipped by Allen for the purpose of exploring historically significant shipwrecks. Its most famous discovery was the wreck of the USS Indianapolis in August 2017, found at a depth of 18,000 feet in the Philippine Sea.

Allen died of cancer-related septic shock in 2018 at the age of 65.

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The late Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen's research vessel RV Petrel has been a world leader in marine archaeology in recent years, but has been stuck at Leith Docks since the early months of the Covid pandemic.

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A major incident has been declared after the huge research vessel RV Petrel toppled over at Edinburgh's docks, leaving multiple people injured.

Shocking images of the incident, which occurred shortly before 9am on Wednesday morning, show the stricken 250ft ship tipped over to one side at the Imperial Dock in the Leith area of the city.

But what is the RV Petrel, who owns it and how long has it been in the capital? We take a closer look.

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What is RV Petrel and who owns her?

Launched in 2002, the Research Vessel (RV) Petrel's primary mission is to explore historically-significant ship wrecks at "challenging depths and conditions". It takes its name from the petrel, a tube-nosed seabird, known for its ability to skim just above the surface of the water.

The ship was previously owned by the estate of Microsoft cofounder, the late Paul G. Allen, who died in 2018.

The US Navy purchased the ship in September 2022 for a reported fee of $12.4 million (£10 million).

Allen, who was ranked as the 44th-wealthiest person in the world by Forbes, with an estimated net worth of $20.3 billion (£16.6bn) at the time of his death, was known for his passion for military history and had made it his mission to fund a research vessel to uncover a fleet of shipwrecks from various different battle sites.

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Why is the ship important?

RV Petrel has had great success in this area in recent years, discovering the wrecks of an astonishing 30 sunken warships, including the USS Indianapolis, the ship that delivered the first atomic bomb components to Tinian Island base in 1945, and aircraft carrier the USS Hornet, which played a key role for the US after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

August 2015 saw Petrel's team commended by the UK Ministry of Defence after the research vessel played a vital role in the recovery of the bell of HMS Hood. The bell was unveiled the following May by the Princess Royal to mark the 75th anniversary of the 1941 sinking of the famous battlecruiser, which remains the Royal Navy's largest loss of life (1,415) from a single vessel.

In October 2019, Petrel's crew were credited with the discovery of another ship lost during the Second World War: the Fletcher-class destroyer the USS Johnston. Scattered more than 20,000 feet beneath the Philippine Sea, it's the deepest shipwreck discovery to date. To put this into context, the wreck of the RMS Titanic lies at a depth of 12,600 feet beneath the North Atlantic.

The ship's long list of major discoveries in the field of marine archaeology have led some to hail RV Petrel as one of history's most important research and exploration vessels, alongside Jacque Cousteau's Calypso and Captain Cook's legendary Endeavour.

What was RV Petrel doing in Edinburgh?

RV Petrel has been moored at Leith since September 3, 2020.

It was announced earlier that year that the ship would be moored indefinitely due to the "impact of the Covid-19 crisis". Subsea director Robert Kraft said at the time that he was "proud" of the ship's many successful missions and that there were hopes Petrel could one day return to service.

At the time of the ship's tipping incident on March 22, 2023, the RV Petrel was drydocking at Leith's Imperial Dock, Scotland's largest deep water impounded dock. It is unclear at this stage how significant the damage will be and what this means for RV Petrel's future.

Edit: We originally stated that RV Petrel is owned by the late Microsoft co-owner Paul Allen. This is no longer the case, as the US Navy purchased the ship in September of last year.

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Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen’s 303-Foot Superyacht Has Finally Sold

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Built by German shipyard Nobiskrug , Tatoosh was first delivered to telecom exec Craig McCaw in 2000. Just one year later, Allen snapped up the steel-hulled vessel for $100 million. Named after a mountain range near the tech titan’s lifelong hometown of Seattle, Tatoosh has a generous interior volume of 3,229 GT and no less than five decks.

The exterior was penned in partnership with Claus Kusch, while the interior was brought to life by Terence Disdale. The yacht is full to the brim with amenities befitting a billionaire, including two helipads, a cinema with surround sound, a pool that doubles as a dance floor, a dive center with a pressure chamber, a beach club, a sauna, a beauty salon and even a basketball court.

Tatoosh can accommodate up to 19 guests across 11 staterooms, along with 31 crew. The full-beam owner’s suite features dual dressing rooms, an ensuite, a private study and an observation lounge with a bar offering uninterrupted views. Tatoosh is no slouch on the seas, either, with a top speed of 19 knots and a range of nearly 6,855 nautical miles.

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Paul Allen's 414-foot superyacht is for sale for $325 million. Take a look at the late Microsoft cofounder's yacht, which has 2 helipads and a glass-bottomed underwater lounge.

• Paul Allen's former 414-foot superyacht is for sale for 295 million euros , or about $325 million, yacht brokerage Burgess told Business Insider.
• The Lürssen-built yacht, Octopus , has eight decks, an elevator, a cinema, two helipads, and a glass-bottomed underwater observation lounge.
• The yacht, which Allen reportedly paid about $200 million to have built, has been spotted cruising all around the world in places like Cannes , Hong Kong , Argentina, the Philippines, and even Antarctica .
• The late Microsoft cofounder was known to throw lavish themed parties on board that were attended by A-listers including George Lucas , Mick Jagger, Karlie Kloss , and Chloe Sevigny.
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A superyacht that belonged to late Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen has hit the market for 295 million euros, or about $325 million, yacht brokerage Burgess told Business Insider.

The 414-foot yacht, Octopus, has eight decks, an elevator, a cinema, two helipads, and a glass-bottomed underwater observation lounge. Allen reportedly paid about $200 million to have the superyacht built by Lürssen. It was officially launched in 2003.

Allen was known for hosting star-studded parties on his yacht during the Cannes International Film Festival in France. Guests have reportedly included George Lucas, Mick Jagger, Karlie Kloss, and Chloe Sevigny.

The vessel is one of several assets the late billionaire's estate has put up for sale since his death, including a $110 million Beverly Hills property and a MiG-29 fighter jet.

Take a look at Allen's superyacht and the places it's cruised, from Cannes and London to Argentina and Hong Kong.

Paul Allen's superyacht, Octopus, has hit the market for 295 million euros, or about $325 million.

The Microsoft cofounder, who died in October 2018 , reportedly paid about $200 million to have the superyacht built by Lürssen.

The 414-foot yacht, which was built in 2003 and refitted in 2019, has some truly lavish amenities spread out over its eight decks.

On its entertainment deck , the yacht has a cinema, gym, spa, and a basketball court. 

It also comes with a glass-bottomed underwater observation lounge and a hyperbaric chamber.

On its dedicated owner's deck, Octopus has a private elevator, a private bar, a hot tub, and an al fresco dining area.

The yacht can sleep up to 26 guests across 13 cabins, as well as 63 crew members in 30 crew cabins.

The superyacht has plenty of room for toys. Octopus comes with two helipads and storage space for seven tenders, two submersibles, and a large SUV.

It comes with a Pagoo , a submarine that can accommodate eight guests and two crew for dives of up to eight hours. 

Octopus is "one of the most well-traveled yachts in the global fleet," according to Burgess.

It's an ideal explorer yacht for those who want to travel to some of the world's most remote locations, according to the yacht brokerage firm. 

The superyacht has been spotted all over the world, from the coast of Turkey ...

... to London, England ...

... to Hong Kong ...

... to southern Argentina.

According to Burgess, the superyacht has also traveled to Antarctica, the Philippines, and traversed the Northwest Passage.

Allen was known for throwing star-studded parties on board Octopus during the Cannes International Film Festival in France.

The exclusive parties had a different elaborate theme each year, from Bollywood to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as Raisa Bruner previously reported for Business Insider.

Guests reportedly included "Rolling Stones" frontman Mick Jagger, model Karlie Kloss, and Hollywood A-listers George Lucas, Mischa Barton, John C. Reilly, and Chloe Sevigny.

At the Bollywood-themed party in 2015, dancers performed musical dance numbers for the guests.

On va dire un groupe de #danse #indienne un peu particulier... Ils dansent sur la piscine recouverte pour la soirée... #Yacht #Octopus #PrivateParty #Cannes #Bilionnaire #Lifestyle #India #Bollywood A post shared by Céline Victoria Fotso (@celinefotso) on May 19, 2015 at 4:45am PDT May 19, 2015 at 4:45am PDT

For the "A Midsummer Night's Dream" party the next year, the yacht was transformed into an enchanted garden.

#enchantedgarden party aboard #myoctopus with a basketball hoop behind me and a #yellowsubmarine below and a helicopter in front! Thanks #paulallen for another incredible night aboard #octopus #cannesfilmfestival A post shared by DANIEL BENEDICT (@danielbenedict) on May 17, 2016 at 7:13am PDT May 17, 2016 at 7:13am PDT

Guests were given flower crowns and the vessel was decked out with floral arrangements and illuminated trees.

What a dreamy night thanks #PaulAllen for yet another spectacular evening. #octopus #superyacht #cannesfilmfestival #cannes2016 #festivaldecannes 🍾🍾🍾 thanks to @ivanbittonstylehouse @ivanbitton for styling me 💞💞 A post shared by Sheila Shah (@iamsheilashah) on May 16, 2016 at 8:20pm PDT May 16, 2016 at 8:20pm PDT

While performers were always brought on board, Allen was known to get onstage himself and rock out to some Led Zeppelin.

Paul Allen is really cool! Playing Led Zeppelin himself for guests on Octopus yacht A post shared by Vasily Klyukin (@vasilyklyukin) on May 17, 2016 at 6:56am PDT May 17, 2016 at 6:56am PDT

Allen's $325 million superyacht is among several sizable assets that have been put up for sale by the late billionaire's estate since his death.

The estate is also selling a $110 million plot of land in Beverly Hills that Allen owned for more than 20 years and his MiG-29 fighter jet.

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Octopus is the former superyacht of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. At 414 feet, she’s one of the world’s largest vessels. The yacht was sold as part of an estate sales to an un-named buyer in 2020, who sent it for an interior refit by Monk Design in 2021. Now, it’s available for private charter starting at only $2.2 million per week.

Because Octopus is an ice-class explorer yacht, the charter won’t be the typical sunny designations. Instead, yacht charter agents, Camper & Nicholsons, will be sending Octopus to Antartica for a seven day adventure of a lifetime. The Antarctica tour will allow intrepid explorers to come face to face with some of the most breathtaking natural wonders.

Covering an array of notable destinations, from King George Island to the Gerlache Strait to Deception Island, the itinerary is packed with ski tours, polar plunges, scenic hikes and more. You’ll also have the chance to see Antarctic fur seals, humpback whales and penguins, while contributing to wildlife conservation with locally based scientists.

As you expect from a yacht of this stature, you will be pampered in the lap of luxury. Octopus comes fitted with an array of amenities, like a glass-bottomed aquarium, observation lounge, swimming pool, a full gym, spa and cinema. The vessel also offers two helipads, along with an array of toys and tenders for those iceberg exploring day trips.

“She’s the perfect yacht to undertake such a voyage. She’s well-equipped to host intrepid charterers off the beaten track with a fully equipped medical suite and dive center on board—complete with hyperbaric chamber—as well as a submarine and two helipads.” – Jacqui Lockhart, head of charter marketing Europe for Camper & Nicholsons

The late Paul Allen, who was an avid ocean explorer, took Octopus to the farthest corners of the earth to further oceanographic research. Now you can make your own discoveries. Charter rates start at $2.2 million per week. Contact Camper & Nicholsons for more details.

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Inside late Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen’s $325m superyacht which includes recording studio used by Bono and U2

• Damian Burchardt
• Published : 13:18 ET, Nov 10 2023
• Updated : 13:26 ET, Nov 10 2023

OCTOPUS, the superyacht originally built for late Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen, has become one of the maritime industry's crown jewels.

The 414-foot vessel has participated in thrilling exploration projects — and even been used by music icons such as Bono and his U2 .

Octopus was built for Allen in 2003, 15 years before the Microsoft co-founder and Seahawks owner's death.

The businessman and philanthropist was fascinated by the world's oceans and, in addition to hosting celebrity parties at his yachts , aided many fabled explorations over the years.

Octopus, specifically, cruised the coasts of Antarctica and participated in the US Coast Guard's search of an American pilot and two officers off Palau in 2012.

That same year, she helped the Royal Navy locate its sunken World War 2 battlecruiser's bell.

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During Allen's life, Octopus also saw the world's most renowned artists stimulate their creative juices in the yacht's high-end studio .

Those include U2's Bono and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger .

Jagger even reportedly recorded parts of his SuperHeavy group's studio album on the ship.

After Allen's passing, the superyacht was refurbished and sold to Swedish pharmaceutical billionaire Roger Samuelsson for $325 million — and can now be rented by luxury seekers with a fat wallet.

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Those willing to pay over $2 million per week in fees can invite over a dozen guests on board with the five-deck vessel boasting twelve double cabins and one master suite.

The owner's quarters boast two dressing rooms and an observation lounge with a private gallery.

Octopus' amenities include a heated swimming pool, spa, gym, movie theater, library, and a club with a dance floor.

She also has two helicopter pads and its own fleet of jet skis.

Those fond of less adrenaline-inducing experiences can use some of the yacht's kayaks, kites, windsurfers, and the available fishing equipment while on a cruise.

Meanwhile, a crew of over 30 will take care of every guest's individual needs.

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