List of motor yachts by length
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This is a list of the world's longest motor yachts in order of their length. Whilst this closely correlates with other measures of size such as tonnage (a measure of volume), displacement (a measure of weight), or accommodation area, the correspondence is not exact, and the rankings should not be taken a definitive ranking by size. However length is the only measurement which is available for all of the world's largest yachts and it is generally used for comparison purposes. Large yachts are colloquially known as superyachts.
Some published lists exclude yachts owned by or on behalf of heads of state and since these include the largest yacht in the world this leads to inconsistencies in reported rankings for all major yachts. Rising Sun, which is ranked third in the list below, is often stated to be the largest yacht in the world, and she is the largest yacht which is certainly owned by a private citizen, namely the American software tycoon Larry Ellison. The Al Salamah was once believed to be registered in the name of the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, but was then discovered to be registered in the name of Crown Prince Sultan [link], and it is a matter of debate whether she is a state yacht or not. Publically available information about the Saudi royal family's yachts is minimal. The largest Saudi royal yacht, the Prince Abdul Aziz, was owned King Fahd and has most likely been taken over by his successor King Abdullah.
The longest yacht available for charter is the 5th ranked Savarona, but the 6th ranked Alexander can accommodate more passengers.
List
As of early 2006 a 524'10" (160 metre) yacht is nearing completion for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Sea trials commenced in 2005 and interior completion is anticipated for late 2006. [link] Her name is as yet unconfirmed and she is variously referred to as the Dubai, the Golden Star or the Platinum. When complete she will be the largest yacht in the world and some sources already refer to her as such.
- This list is incomplete. All yachts above 100 metres completed by the end of 2005 are shown, but below that level an increasing proportion of yachts are yet to be added.
| # | Name | Length ft (m) | Completed | Owner | Photo | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum/Golden Star | 582' (177) | 2006 | Sheik of Dubai | |||||
| 2 | Al Salamah | 456'10" (139) | 1999 | Crown Prince Sultan of Saudi Arabia | |||||
| 3 | Rising Sun | 452'8" (138) | 2004 | Larry Ellison | |||||
| 4 | Octopus | 413'4" (126) | 2003 | Paul Allen | [photo] | ||||
| 5 | Savarona | 408'0" (124) | 1931/1992 | Kahraman Sadikoglu (leaseholder) | [photo] | ||||
| 6 | Alexander | 400'2" (122) | 1976/1986 | Latsis family | |||||
| 7 | Turama | 381'9" (116) | 1990/2004 | Charter yacht | |||||
| 8 | Atlantis II | 379'7" (115) | 1981 | Niarchos family | [photo] | ||||
| 9 | Issham Al Baher | 379' (115) | 1973 | Saudi royal family | |||||
| 10 | Pelorus | 377'3" (115) | 2003 | Roman Abramovich | |||||
| 11 | Le Grand Bleu | 370'0" (113) | 2000 | Eugene Shvidler given to him as a present by Roman Abramovich | |||||
| 12 | Lady Moura | 344' (105.8) | 1990 | Nasser al Rashid | |||||
| 13 | Al Said | 340' (104) | 1982 | Sultan of Oman | |||||
| 14 | Christina O | 325'3 (99) | 1943/1954 | John Paul Papanicolaou (as a business) | |||||
| 15 | Limitless | 315'7" (96) | 1997 | Leslie Wexner | |||||
| 16 | Al Mirqab | 311'7" (95) | 2000 | Emir of Qatar | |||||
| 17 | Tatoosh | 301'8" (92) | 2000 | Paul Allen | |||||
| 18 | Ice | 299'6" (90) | 2005 | Bill Gates | |||||
| 19 | Kingdom 5KR | 281'9" (86) | 1980 | Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (formerly owned by Donald Trump and Adnan Khashoggi) | |||||
| 20 | Lone Ranger | 255'0" (78) | 1973/1994 | Peter Lewis | |||||
| 21 | Talitha G | 247'4" (75) | 1929/1994 | Getty family | |||||
| 22 | Enigma | 244'4" (74) | 1991 | Aidan Barclay | |||||
| 23 | Ilona IV | 242'0" (73) | 2003 | Frank Lowy | |||||
| 24 | Skat | 233'0" (71) | 2002 | Charles Simonyi | |||||
| 25 | Reverie | 229'7" (70) | 2000 | (formerly owned by Kjell Inge Røkke) | |||||
| 26 | Aussie Rules | 229'0" (69.5) | 2003 | Greg Norman | |||||
| 27 | Big Roi | 206'0" (63) | 2002 | Roy Speer
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See also
External links
- [Power & Motoryacht Magazine]
- *[The World’s 100 Largest Yachts - 2005]
- *[America's 100 Largest Yachts - 2005]
- [yacht-images.com]
- [The most luxurious european yacht shipyards]
- [yachtspotter.com] - super yacht enthusiasts website
- [The Superyacht Society] - not for profit industry organisation
- [Jewels of the Med - 2005] Yachts Album
- [Monaco Yachts] - Photos of many of the world's largest yachts
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