Eclipse - the biggest yacht of Abramovich

Eclipse is the largest private yacht in the world. And the translation of the name into Russian (eclipse) fully confirms this. But more often this vessel is called "Abramovich's yacht", since it was made specially for the order of this well-known billionaire. The first launch was in Hamburg in mid-2009. The dimensions of the ship are truly fantastic: 170 meters in length and 22 meters in width.

Equipment and protection

Yacht Abramovich is equipped with 9 decks, 2 helicopter pads, 4 pleasure boats, 20 scooters and a 12-seater submarine. Not less unique is the reliability of the structure and protective qualities. Eclipse has a special anti-missile defense system, ultra-modern motion sensors, satellite systems and bullet-proof glasses. In addition, she has a laser protection that produces light rays that interfere with paparazzi and intrusive observers. Therefore it is very difficult to make a photo of Abramovich's yacht inside and outside the ship. At the highest level and the cultural aspect of the outfit. Yacht Abramovich is equipped with an exhibition hall, a cinema, a theater stage and a stylish disco club. In addition, the ship has a gym, 3 dining rooms, sauna, steam room, hot tub, aquarium, swimming pool and even a medical clinic. But this is not all, what can hit the yacht Abramovich, photographs of which are full of magazines about luxury. Inside the vessel is a well-maintained wine cellar, creating the necessary level of humidity and temperature for elite wines and other alcoholic beverages. Cooks of two cuisines prepare only exclusive dishes for visitors of the yacht and its owner. There are separate rooms for staff, designed for 100 people. This is the crew of the ship, bodyguards, pilots and other servants. Admiral's cabin area of 500 square meters. M. It is equipped with a stage with a grand piano, and the guest apartments can accommodate 30 people. In the 56-meter deck of the owner of the yacht, the ceiling is equipped with a sliding system, allowing you to contemplate the heavenly beauties. According to the latest information, the yacht Abramovich costs about half a million euros.

Past Purchases

In fact, Eclipse is already the 8th yacht of a businessman. Briefly tell you about the previous seven. The first two yachts (one million dollars each) Abramovich bought from Boris Berezovsky in 1999, but little is known about them. In 2002, the businessman again acquired a couple of yachts: Sussuro and Le Grand Bleu. Subsequently, he sold the first, and gave the second to his business partner Evgeny Shvidler. The reason for this gift was the help in buying the club "Chelsea". In 2003, for one customer from the Emirates, a Pelorus yacht was built with two engines of 5300 liters. from. Roman Arkadievich bought it back for almost 130 million dollars. Without refueling, the vessel could pass about 10,000 km. On the functionality it was very similar to Eclipse. 2004 was marked by the purchase of Ecstasea with 4 diesel engines and a gas turbine plant from General Electric. This installation started a water jet, which repelled the boat and allowed it to reach the maximum speed (66 km / h).

In 2009, a 115-meter expedition vessel Luna was completed for a businessman in Germany. On it you can go on long trips, not particularly worried about the stock of fuel and food. Now in the possession of a billionaire two yachts: Luna and described in this article Eclipse.