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An $11 million yacht formerly owned by Rupert Murdoch is being sold by Italy's most controversial Prime Minister — see inside 'Morning Glory'

• A 158-foot sailing superyacht owned by Silvio Berlusconi — the highly controversial former Prime Minister of Italy — is for sale for $11 million. 
• The yacht is called Morning Glory, and was originally commissioned and owned by Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul who built the Fox empire. 
• Morning Glory has room for eight passengers and eight crew members, a marble fireplace, multiple dining rooms, a vast master suite, and a full bar.  
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If you've got a spare eight figures sitting around, there's something on the market that fits right in your budget: Silvio Berlusconi's 158-foot sailing yacht, which is yours for a cool $11 million. 

Of course, most things on the market fit right in your budget. This one just happens to emphasize sailing.

The multimillion-dollar vessel, which is listed for sale through Burgess Yachts and was brought to our attention by Robb Report , has pretty much everything you'd expect from a massive — and massively expensive — superyacht. It's decked out in warm wood, has an operational marble fireplace, sports several lounging and dining areas, and sleeps up to eight guests. 

Plus, it's got quite the provenance. Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire businessman behind the Fox empire, had Morning Glory built in 1993. He married his third wife Wendi Deng aboard it in 1999 , according to Robb Report, and sold the yacht to the controversial Italian businessman and former Prime Minister later that year. 

Take a look inside Morning Glory:

Morning Glory, a 158-foot sailing yacht owned by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, just hit the market with an asking price of $11 million.

The massive yacht was commissioned in 1993 by Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire media mogul behind the Fox Corporation and News Corp.

Berlusconi, whose net worth Forbes estimates at $5.9 billion, reportedly bought the yacht from Murdoch in 1999 for $7.2 million, according to Robb Report.

Source: Robb Report , Forbes

As expected, there's a plethora of different lounging areas to choose from.

There's an L-shaped couch up on the flybridge ...

... by the covered captain's station.

There's also full dining area on the deck ...

And once you get tired of that, you can move to a semi-circular seating area for your after-dinner digestifs.

Climb some stairs and you've reached the "raised sun lounge," perfect for getting some rays while you think about dividends.

Inside, there's a large, U-shaped seating area facing a marble fireplace. There's also a TV for watching videos of your yacht while you're on your yacht.

Off of the "main saloon" there's a room with a formal dining area...

Along with a full bar and game table.

Morning Glory can sleep up to eight guests in four lavishly-appointed suites.

Some rooms have double beds ...

... and others have twins.

The master suite, which spans the full width of the ship, sports a study as well as couples' bathrooms.

Morning Glory also has room to sleep eight crew members.

If you're looking to hole up in a luxurious superyacht for the foreseeable future, you can snatch up Morning Glory or another multimillion-dollar vessel through Burgess Yachts.

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The Historic Ketch ‘Morning Glory” Has Been Restored To Her Former Glory

Lusben concluded the refit of “Morning Glory”, Perini Navi’s 48-meter sailing superyacht, famous for having the Australian telecommunications magnate Rupert Murdoch as a previous owner.

The historic  ketch , built in 1993 at the Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio, has been restored to her original splendor according to the wishes of her new Italian owner. Through the Forza 3 company in Milan, Lusben was chosen to carry out the ten-year refit of the yacht.

The Lusben team was responsible for painting the hull, living areas and part of the aft cockpit, as well as replacing the generators and refurbishing almost half of the teak deck. The deck work in particular has allowed the shipyard’s specialized workers to highlight their experience and know-how; more than 40% of the teak was replaced with slats of variable length from 4.5 to 6 meters, a notoriously complex operation. The standard slats are typically much shorter at just 3 meters, and work of this type requires greater care and precision on sailing boats than on motor boats.

The refit went on for a total of 5 months and involved almost 50 workers in total, including direct employees and external suppliers who worked in cooperation with the crew. The incredible team effort earned the expressed interest and satisfaction of the owner, who is now ready cruise the Mediterranean.

“Morning Glory” is the first of 6 Perini Navi boats to be launched this season. The remaining 5 are currently undergoing refits at the Lusben facilities in Livorno and Viareggio, planned for delivery to their owners in the coming weeks.

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Silvio Berlusconi’s 158-Foot Superyacht, ‘Morning Glory,’ Just Hit the Market for $11 Million

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Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is selling his stunning 158-ft. superyacht   Morning Glory with an $11 million price tag.

The 83-year-old, nicknamed Il Cavaliere , or The Knight, bought the Italian-built Perini Navi ketch in 1999 from media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who first commissioned this navy-hulled beauty in 1985.

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Murdoch reportedly married his third wife, Wendy Deng, onboard the yacht in a ceremony in New York Harbor in 1999.

Berlusconi, who according to Forbes magazine was the world’s 190th richest person in 2018 with a net worth of $8 billion, reportedly paid Murdoch roughly $7.2 million for the yacht in 1999.

The Perini Navi is a classic design that has crossed the Atlantic many times during Berlusconi’s 21 years of ownership.  Burgess

Since then, many millions of dollars have been lavished on refitting Morning Glory. The updates include installing new 850-hp MAN diesels and new generators in 2010, as well as a comprehensive rebuild in 2016-17, which saw the original white hull repainted dark blue, the flybridge extended, and the entire rigging refitted.

Viareggio-based Perini Navi  is world-renowned for creating yachts that combine beauty, elegance and performance. According to yacht broker Burgess , which holds the coveted listing, Morning Glory has a top speed under power of over 14.5 knots and a transoceanic range of 4,900 nautical miles at 10 knots.

During Berlusconi’s ownership, the yacht has been a regular visitor to the Caribbean, especially Antigua, where the controversial politician and businessman has a vacation home. Summers have usually been spent cruising the French and Italian Rivieras.

With luxury accommodations for up to eight guests in four suites—as one witty commentator said, “be they blonde, brunette or redhead”— Morning Glory comes with unique features, such as a working marble fireplace, formal dining area and spiral staircase.

Morning Glory ‘s traditional interior includes a working fireplace, spiral staircase and formal dining area.  Burgess

The full-beam owner’s suite on the lower deck aft comes with a master study, along with separate his and hers bathrooms. The owner and guests are pampered by a crew of eight.

According to the Burgess listing, the yacht is driven by 10,645-square feet of sail area, giving her exciting double-digit sailing performance. With a huge drop-down centerboard, Morning Glory has a maximum draft of 25 feet for stability and speed.

As for octogenarian Berlusconi, he hit the headlines last month for his split from his former partner of 12 years, 34-year old Francesca Pascale. According to the Guardian , he is reportedly now dating 30-year-old Marta Fascina, an MP from his political party.

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Perini Navi ketch Morning Glory completes refit

After five months undergoing work at the Lusben shipyard in Italy, the 48-metre sailing yacht Morning Glory has completed her 10-year refit.

Previously owned by Australian-American media mogul Rupert Murdoch, Morning Glory was first delivered by Perini Navi in 1993. She has now been restored to her former glory according to the wishes of her new Italian owner, who now plans to cruise her in the Mediterranean.

Constructed in steel and aluminium, Morning Glory is classified as a motorsailor with 990 square metres of easily handled sail area as well as twin 850hp MAN diesel engines that give her a top speed of 14.5 knots and a trans-oceanic range of 4,900nm at 10 knots. She can also accommodate up to 10 guests and eight crew in her classic-style interiors.

The refurbishment project involved as many as 50 workers who managed to ensure that her re-launch stayed on schedule despite limitations imposed by the pandemic. Work undertaken by the team included a repaint of the navy blue and gold-striped hull, the living areas and the aft cockpit, as well as replacements of the generators.

A large portion of Morning Glory ’s teak deck was also refitted by specialists, with more than 40% of the teak replaced with slats ranging in length from four to six meters. This was a notoriously complex operation, as standard slats are typically much shorter at just three meters long, but the team at Lusben was able to successfully undertake the work with the care and precision required.

Morning Glory is the first of six superyachts currently undergoing work at the shipyard and scheduled to be re-launched by Lusben this season, with delivery to their owners expected within the next few weeks. Despite current conditions, The Viareggio site has seen a peak of 23 boats visiting its work stations, ranging in length from 28 to 50 metres.

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New life for Morning Glory: Lusben has completed the refit

Lusben has completed the refit of the famous Perini Navi’s Morning Glory sailing superyacht

The majestic ketch,  built in 1993 at the iconic Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio , has been restored to her original splendor according to the wishes of her Italian owner. Through the Forza 5 company in Milan, Lusben was chosen to carry out the ten-year refit of the yacht.

The refit went on for a total of  5 months  and involved almost  50 workers  in total, including direct employees and external suppliers who worked in cooperation with the crew.

The  incredible team effort  earned the expressed interest and satisfaction of the owner, who is now ready cruise the Mediterranean.

Despite the severe limitations imposed by the global pandemic, careful planning of activities has allowed Lusben to stay on shedule. Operations within the site’s premises have progressed  without delay ; in fact, this year the turnaround has been faster than usual. At the Viareggio site alone, the number of boats peaked at  23, from 28 to 50 meters , occupying the work stations at sea and on land.

Backed by  60 years of experience in the yacht refit sector , Lusben  boasts facilities at which know-how, organization, attention to detail, and hospitality make up the foundation for the company philosophy. A philosophy that, combined with the professionalism of the team, gives new life to the most beautiful boats in the world.

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New life for Morning Glory: Lusben has completed the refit

Lusben has completed the refit of the famous Perini Navi’s Morning Glory sailing superyacht

The majestic ketch, built in 1993 at the iconic Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio , has been restored to her original splendor according to the wishes of her Italian owner. Through the Forza 5 company in Milan, Lusben was chosen to carry out the ten-year refit of the yacht.

In particular, the Lusben team was responsible for painting the hull, living areas and part of the aft cockpit, as well as replacing the generators and refurbishing almost half of the teak deck . The deck work in particular has allowed the shipyard’s specialized workers to highlight their experience and know-how; more than 40% of the teak was replaced with slats of variable length from 4.5 to 6 meters , a notoriously complex operation. The standard slats are typically much shorter at just 3 meters, and work of this type requires greater care and precision on sailing boats than on motor boats.

The incredible team effort earned the expressed interest and satisfaction of the owner, who is now ready cruise the Mediterranean.

Morning Glory is the first of 6 Perini Navi boats to be launched this season. The remaining 5 are currently undergoing refits at the Lusben facilities in Livorno and Viareggio, planned for delivery to their owners in the coming weeks.

Despite the severe limitations imposed by the global pandemic, careful planning of activities has allowed Lusben to stay on shedule. Operations within the site’s premises have progressed without delay ; in fact, this year the turnaround has been faster than usual. At the Viareggio site alone, the number of boats peaked at 23, from 28 to 50 meters , occupying the work stations at sea and on land.

Backed by 60 years of experience in the yacht refit sector , Lusben boasts facilities at which know-how, organization, attention to detail, and hospitality make up the foundation for the company philosophy. A philosophy that, combined with the professionalism of the team, gives new life to the most beautiful boats in the world.

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An $11 million yacht formerly owned by Rupert Murdoch is being sold by Italy's most controversial Prime Minister - see inside 'Morning Glory'

Morning glory, a 158-foot sailing yacht owned by former italian prime minister silvio berlusconi, just hit the market with an asking price of $11 million..

The massive yacht was commissioned in 1993 by Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire media mogul behind the Fox Corporation and News Corp.

Berlusconi, whose net worth Forbes estimates at $5.9 billion, reportedly bought the yacht from Murdoch in 1999 for $7.2 million, according to Robb Report.

Source: Robb Report , Forbes

As expected, there's a plethora of different lounging areas to choose from.

There's an L-shaped couch up on the flybridge ...

... by the covered captain's station.

There's also full dining area on the deck ...

And once you get tired of that, you can move to a semi-circular seating area for your after-dinner digestifs.

Climb some stairs and you've reached the "raised sun lounge," perfect for getting some rays while you think about dividends.

Inside, there's a large, U-shaped seating area facing a marble fireplace. There's also a TV for watching videos of your yacht while you're on your yacht.

Off of the "main saloon" there's a room with a formal dining area...

Along with a full bar and game table.

Morning Glory can sleep up to eight guests in four lavishly-appointed suites.

Some rooms have double beds ...

... and others have twins.

The master suite, which spans the full width of the ship, sports a study as well as couples' bathrooms.

Morning Glory also has room to sleep eight crew members.

If you're looking to hole up in a luxurious superyacht for the foreseeable future, you can snatch up Morning Glory or another multimillion-dollar vessel through Burgess Yachts.

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Being built by the Perini Navi shipyard in Italy the MORNING GLORY is 48 m 158 (ft) in length. Christened for 1993 this boat’s internal styling proffers the traditional interpretations of the design work of Perini Navi. Superyacht MORNING GLORY is able to accommodate up to 10 passengers with 8 crew members. She could be described as a modern ketch motor sailer. Her former names or project names were C.2006. She is able to reach a maximum speed of 14 knots.

Morning Glory was originally commissioned and owned by the media mogul, Rupert Murdoch. Since her launch she has been refitted in America by Marine Group Boat works in San Diego, a shipyard which has refitted a string of Perini Navi sailing yachts. Now sailing yacht MORNING GLORY has a dark coloured hull and a refreshed interior.

The New Build & Naval Architecture relating to Luxury Yacht MORNING GLORY

Perini Navi was the naval architect firm involved in the formal vessel plans for MORNING GLORY. Also the company Perini Navi expertly collaborated on this project. Interior designer Perini Navi was selected for the internal interior ambience. In 1993 she was actually launched to accolade in Viareggio and following sea trials and finishing touches was afterwards delivered to the yacht owner. Perini Navi completed their new build sailing yacht in Italy. Her core hull was constructed with steel. The sailing yacht superstructure component is fabricated largely with aluminium. With a beam of 9.21 metres / 30.2 feet MORNING GLORY has spacious internal space. A fairly 7.65 (25.1 ft) draught of 7.65m (25.1ft) limits the list of worldwide harbours she can enter into, contingent on their individual characteristics. She had refit improvement and changes carried out by 2008.

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The 12V 183 TE62 engine installed in the sailing yacht is produced by MTU. She is driven by twin screw propellers. The main engine of the ship produces 750 horse power (or 552 kilowatts). She is fitted with 2 engines. The combined output for the boat is thus 1500 HP or 1104 KW. The bow thrusters are Schottel.

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Bestowing room for a maximum of 10 yacht guests staying on board, the MORNING GLORY accommodates everyone in luxury. Normally the vessel utilises approx 8 able crew to manage.

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Rupert Murdoch, the Greatest Romantic of Our Time

By Emily Jane Fox

Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire 84-year-old News Corp. mogul, made headlines this week, as he’s accustomed to doing, for his engagement to 59-year-old former model and rock-star wife Jerry Hall. This will be Murdoch’s fourth march to the altar, Hall’s second.

News that the executive popped the question [after a mere four-month courtship] (http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/01/rupert-murdoch-and-jerry-hall-are-engaged) set off a Rube Goldberg-like chain of dropping jaws and exclamations. No one saw it coming. It happened so quickly, almost without warning. The age difference—a cool 25 years—furrowed some eyebrows. That Murdoch and rock legend Mick Jagger , Hall’s ex-lover and father of her four children, would wed the same woman is a fact some simply cannot digest. And that the duo announced their engagement in a classified ad in a Murdoch-owned newspaper, well, that was the aptly strange cherry on top.

The biggest question the coupling left in its wake was why Murdoch, no stranger to a punishing, public divorce, would choose to marry again. The man, worth more than $11 billion, is 84. Surely, he could enjoy his twilight years, his successes, and riches in the company of a female, or several females, without having to go through the rigmarole of a legal partnership. But to say that would discount the fact that Rupert Murdoch is perhaps the greatest romantic of our time. It’s a conclusion easy to draw from any examination of his love life past. The man just loves love.

With the exception of just about three years between and after his divorces, Murdoch has been married since 1956. That’s 60 years of combined matrimony. He’s been married since before Alaska and Hawaii were considered part of the union, through 11 U.S. presidents. Murdoch’s first three marriages lasted 11 years, 31 years, and 14 years, respectively. The average length of a marriage that ends in divorce in the United States is just over eight years.

Murdoch wed his first wife, Patricia Booker , in 1956, when he was just 25 years old. Booker, a beautiful blonde former department-store model and airline hostess, gave birth to Murdoch’s eldest child, __Prudence, two years later. Though Murdoch’s mother, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch reportedly regarded Booker as “less than” she should have been, the two remained married for 11 years, though their love ended in divorce. Mothers always know best.

But Murdoch’s failed first attempt didn’t ding his hope in the institution. In fact, he wed again just about a year later, this time to Anna Torv , to whom he remained married until 1999. In a dishy 2001 magazine interview with Australia Women’s Weekly , the former Mrs. Murdoch revealed how the two met and fell in love. She was working her way up at the Murdoch-owned Daily Mirror in Sydney when she decided she wanted to interview her boss, whom she found quite handsome. “He was like a whirlwind coming into the room. It was very seductive,” she told the Weekly . The article also reports that Murdoch himself spoke of their meeting, saying, “I thought she was a very pretty girl. Her writing skills were not going through my mind.” The rest, they say, is history. The two had three children together, she published several novels through Murdoch’s publishing companies, and sailed through three decades as a highly public couple. By the late 1990s, Anna said she wanted her husband to slow down, enjoy their 155-foot yacht, and take time for the two of them to enjoy one another and their growing family. Rupert, she said, was not interested.

The two separated in 1998, around the time that Murdoch started to be seen with Wendi Deng , who interned for him him at the News Corp.-owned Star TV in Hong Kong, where she reportedly traveled with Murdoch throughout Asia serving as a translator. After one of their trips, Murdoch informed one of his employees that Deng would not be returning to work at Star TV.

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“I don’t want to get too personal about all this, but [he] was extremely hard, ruthless, and determined that he was going to go through with this no matter what I wanted or what I was trying to do to save the marriage,” Anna told the Weekly . “Perhaps I was in love with the idea of still being in love with him. But the Rupert I fell in love with could not have behaved this way.”

The two announced their separation in a gossip column in the News Corp.-owned New York Post. “I think that Rupert's affair with Wendi Deng—it's not an original plot—was the end of the marriage,” she said.

Anna, who was entitled to half of Murdoch’s wealth and a fair share of his many properties, walked away with far less than she was entitled to in order to have a fresh start (she married a wealthy financier just four months after the divorce; the Weekly interview took place at their Hamptons estate). One stipulation Anna was very clear about was that his four children would take over his empire, in order to protect them from his future wives or children down the road.

Just 17 days after the ink dried on their divorce papers, Murdoch married Deng aboard that same 155-foot yacht, Morning Glory, in New York Harbor in front of about 85 guests, who enjoyed a trio of songs from singer Charlotte Church . According to The Hollywood Reporter , one guest recalled Murdoch giving a long speech “that he loved her and would take care of her, forever and ever.” The couple took off on a honeymoon. A photo of the nuptials was later posted on the News Corp. Web site.

In the name of love, Murdoch and Deng first moved into an apartment in Soho, a far cry and cab ride from his preferred Upper East Side. Vanity Fair contributing editor Mark Seal wrote that he was “reborn under the direction” of his third wife, who is 38 years his junior, going as far as enduring a rigid yoga routine, darkening his hair, and abandoning his coat-and-tie standard for a more relaxed, casual look. He would drink a concoction of soy protein and fruit in the morning if she told him to. He would eat only Chinese food if she said. The pair had two daughters in their 14-year marriage, though the mogul was far older than he was his first or second time around as a dad. These are the things you do as a romantic, as a man besotted for the third time.

Unfortunately, that love was not enough to make it work, though it seems Murdoch’s devotion was not the issue. Rumors of Deng’s high-profile infidelity wounded him so, and the two were divorced in 2014 .

But not one, not two, not even three commitments gone wrong are enough to keep the modern-day Romeo away. He and Hall, who were introduced by one of Murdoch’s sisters and have reportedly introduced a combined 10 children, seem to be giving it a go, despite the loves, and divorce settlements, he’s lost along the way. Pre-nuptial agreement or not (though, likely, pre-nuptial agreement): Is there anything more purely romantic than an octogenarian willing to put his fortune on the line for the fourth time for no other discernible reason other than to satisfy his heart’s desire? The answer is no. Let’s hope the fourth time is the charm.

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• Nov. 19, 2013

Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng Murdoch are negotiating the final details of their divorce settlement, a deal that will officially end the 14-year marriage of the media mogul and his third wife, according to people with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

A judge has scheduled a hearing in the case, Murdoch vs. Murdoch, for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, according to a courthouse clerk. Both Murdochs are scheduled to attend the conference.

Lawyers for the couple could announce at the hearing, or even earlier, that they have reached an agreement, though the talks could still fall apart, these people cautioned.

William D. Zabel, a lawyer for Ms. Murdoch, declined to comment. Mr. Murdoch’s divorce lawyer, Ira E. Garr, was not immediately available to comment.

People close to the Murdochs have described the settlement negotiations as amicable, in part because they signed one prenuptial and two postnuptial agreements outlining the separation of assets in the event of a divorce.

Still, there have been several contested issues. It is unclear how those issues have been resolved, but one of the stickier ones is the dividing of their residences. In New York, the Murdochs lived in a penthouse triplex at 834 Fifth Avenue that was once owned by Laurance S. Rockefeller. The Murdochs purchased the apartment for $44 million in 2005.

In Beijing, they own a siheyuan, a courtyard-style house near the Chinese capital’s Forbidden City. Shortly after marrying, they transformed the home in an old hutong, or alley, into a sprawling oasis filled with works by Chinese artists. Mrs. Murdoch has held parties there in the past with such guests as Tony and Cherie Blair. There are also properties in Australia, London and California.

There are also the custody arrangements for their daughters, Grace, 12, and Chloe, 10. Mr. Murdoch has four children from his previous two marriages.

In addition, the Murdoch family trust, which holds most of Mr. Murdoch’s wealth, estimated at about $13 billion, has been a point of contention. Mr. Murdoch upset his wife by not giving their daughters the same voting rights in the trust as his four elder children. The two girls do, however, have an equal economic interest.

For the last several years, Mrs. Murdoch has focused on producing movies.

Mr. Murdoch has devoted his time to the recent split of his multibillion-dollar media conglomerate into two separate companies, News Corporation, the publishing company, and 21st Century Fox, which houses the entertainment assets.

Once a fixture on the New York social circuit with a group of loyal friends that includes David Geffen, Diane von Furstenberg, Arianna Huffington and Bono, Mrs. Murdoch has kept a low profile since June, when Mr. Murdoch surprised her with divorce papers. The filing said that the “relationship between husband and wife has broken down irretrievably.”

Mr. Murdoch met Wendi Deng in 1998 on a business trip to China, where she worked for a division of News Corporation. They married a year later in New York harbor aboard Mr. Murdoch’s 155-foot sailing yacht, the Morning Glory.

The boat has been put up for sale.

An earlier version of this article misstated the age of the Murdochs’ daughter Grace. She turned 12 on Tuesday; she is not 11 years old.

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Stupenda barca. Meno male che hanno salvato Perini navi.! In qualita ‘ di “velista della domenica” vi sono alcune cose che vorrei chiedere agli esperti. 1. Perché le barche a vela sono un poco depotenziate . Esempio un 12 metri normalmente ha motore sui 30 – 40 cv. Penso che si potrebbe mettere un motore assai più potente per avere sui 10 nodi in caso emergenza, specie al rientro in porto con brutto tempo. 2. Randa e fiocco dovrebbero essere tutte con sistema “avvolgi”. 3 andando a vela si dovrebbe sfruttare elica per produrre energia . 3 la barca dovrebbe essere inaffondabile (lo diceva ing Buzzi ). 4 su barche di una certa lunghezza servirebbe anche timoneria interna . 5 Utilita’ della 2 ruota timone non la capisco molto, mi pare più una moda. 6 sempre su barche di una certa lunghezza o che navighino di notte , un radar con allarme mi sembra indispensabile (spesa limitata ) . 7 alcune fnetrature interne dovrebbero consentire il passaggio -uomo : basta amiliare di poco. 8 un piccolo timone di emergenza? Grazie per risposte saluti. Franco

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Berlusconi vende il “Morning Glory”, lo yacht che fu di Rupert Murdoch

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It boasts five spacious suites, several luxurious salons, a gym and the king size bed in which Rupert Murdoch enjoys his holiday lie-ins. And now, from just €210,000 (£181,000) a week, you too can holiday like a media mogul, accompanied by nine lucky guests, and attended to day and night by the same number of exceptionally solicitous staff.

The Australian tycoon may head a $33bn (£20bn) global newspaper and television empire, but even billionaires can do with a little extra pocket money now and then. It has emerged that the News Corporation chairman has made his yacht, Rosehearty, a 183ft (56-metre) "aluminium masterpiece", available for holiday rents – although of course only those with quite a few million of their own need apply.

The charter company CharterWorld.com is listing the three-year-old yacht for hire in the Mediterranean or Caribbean, boasting "magnificent" performance and "a stunning interior by famous French designer Christian Liaigre" that includes "full beam owner's suite with king bed and sitting area". The yacht's two tenders, reportedly named Grace and Chloe after Murdoch's young twin daughters, are included, along with two dinghies complete with instructor, six sets of dive gear, and nine plasma TVs.

Photographs on the company's site of the interior reveal the 78-year-old to have a minimalist taste in interior design that one might suggest (though not in any outlet owned by NewsCorp) borders on the bland. The spacious main salon features a large sofa in beige, the same colour as featured in the internal reception rooms, and, for the sake of consistency, the bedrooms. A similar approach to colour characterises its exterior – hull and masts are a brilliant, uninterrupted white.

Hugo Andreae, editor-in-chief of the magazine Superyacht World, said at 56 metres the Rosehearty was certainly "up there" in terms of luxury and scale, but was by no means among the flashiest of vessels favoured by the super-rich. "A few years ago that would have been a pretty sizeable yacht, but these days you regularly build up to 100 metres."

With even Murdoch's relative tiddler costing an estimated €30m, however, Andreae said it was not unusual for the super-wealthy to offer their yachts for charter "to offset the enormous costs. There are certainly bigger and more luxurious boats available." He added that those hiring a boat would not be made aware of its owner's identity. "It's a very discreet world, for obvious reasons."

According to enthusiasts who have posted sightings on the web, the Rosehearty has recently sailed around Alaska, where Murdoch has reportedly been holidaying with the actor Mel Gibson, according to Gawker.com . One spotter on the site yachts.monacoeye.com reported that she arrived two days ago in British Columbia, Canada, commenting: "What a beauty!"

Others who have first-hand experience of the Rosehearty are the Conservative leader, David Cameron, who in October took a private jet to the Greek island of Santorini where the yacht was moored in order have drinks on board with the NewsCorp chairman. Singer Billy Joel, a sailing enthusiast, has also reportedly spent time on board with Murdoch and his wife, Wendi Deng.

The billionaire has been a yachting fan for some time, marrying Deng on board the Morning Glory in New York harbour in 1999. At 48 metres, however, that boat was evidently not large enough for his growing second family; happily, Murdoch found another media tycoon on whom to offload it – the Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi.

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Richard Branson's private island, Necker, is available for private hire for $51,000 (£30,000) a night, with a minimum stay of five nights. The 74-acre island, part of the British Virgin Islands, can accommodate up to 28 people.

The £80m Maltese Falcon yacht of Tom Perkins, a Silicon Valley billionaire, can be hired for £300,000 a week, and comes with four dinghies, two windsurfers and a jet ski. It can accommodate 16 guests, with 18 crew.

Musha Cay, a group of 11 islands in the Bahamas owned by David Copper–field can be rented from $37,500 for 12 people to $46,500 for 24 people. The islands have five guest houses, 40 beaches, a gym, and other facilities.

Mick Jagger lets out his oceanfront villa, Stargroves, in Mustique. The six-bedroom Japanese-style villa comes with a large koi pond, a freshwater swimming pool and croquet court. There is also a cook, butler and gardener. It is available for £6,500 a week between May and December.

Goldeneye, an 18-acre estate in Jamaica, was originally owned by Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, and is where he wrote 17 of his novels. It is now owned by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records. The estate and its three villas can be rented, with the main villa costing from $2,500 a night.

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