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Commissioned by a [[Saudi Arabia]]n businessman Sheikh Abdul Mohsen Abdulmalik Al-Sheikh,<ref name="Superyacht Coral Island">{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachtfan.com/superyacht_coral_island.html|title=Superyacht Coral Island|website=Superyachtfan.com}}</ref> ''Pelorus'' was built at the [[Lürssen]] subsidiary repair shipyard in Schacht-Audorf [[Rendsburg]], [[Germany]]. The conceptual design was completed in 1999, work began in 2000, and the yacht was |
Commissioned by a [[Saudi Arabia]]n businessman Sheikh Abdul Mohsen Abdulmalik Al-Sheikh,<ref name="Superyacht Coral Island">{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachtfan.com/superyacht_coral_island.html|title=Superyacht Coral Island|website=Superyachtfan.com}}</ref> ''Pelorus'' was built at the [[Lürssen]] subsidiary repair shipyard in Schacht-Audorf [[Rendsburg]], [[Germany]]. The conceptual design was completed in 1999, work began in 2000, and the yacht was delivered into service in 2003. It was sold to Russian billionaire [[Roman Abramovich]] during its maiden voyage, who had it refitted by [[Blohm & Voss]], adding a second helicopter pad (on top of the wheelhouse), two B&V active fin stabilizers replaced by four zero-speed [[Stabilizer (ship)|stabilizers]], and modifications to the underwater exhaust, mast, and stern. |
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''Pelorus'' is powered by two [[Wärtsilä]] (formerly Stork Werkspoor) 12v 26 engines designed to give continuous 3900 kW at 1000 r.p.m. On the builder's sea trial Pelorus successfully reached the contract speed of 20 knots, but often cruises between 12 and 14 knots. While owned by Abramovich, the yacht had a full-time crew of up to 46, in addition to a large security contingent that travelled with his family. ''Pelorus'' would cruise the western Mediterranean during the summers, and commonly ventured down through the Suez for the winters. In 2005, Abramovich lent ''Pelorus'' to [[Frank Lampard]] and [[John Terry]] for two weeks as a bonus for being the two best players at his English football club [[Chelsea F.C.]] the previous season, and allowed Terry to [[honeymoon]] with his new wife, Toni Poole, on the yacht in 2007.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070610145420/http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007260492,00.html Thanks a yacht for the gift, Rom | The Sun |HomePage|Showbiz|Bizarre]</ref> |
''Pelorus'' is powered by two [[Wärtsilä]] (formerly Stork Werkspoor) 12v 26 engines designed to give continuous 3900 kW at 1000 r.p.m. On the builder's sea trial Pelorus successfully reached the contract speed of 20 knots, but often cruises between 12 and 14 knots. While owned by Abramovich, the yacht had a full-time crew of up to 46, in addition to a large security contingent that travelled with his family. ''Pelorus'' would cruise the western Mediterranean during the summers, and commonly ventured down through the Suez for the winters. In 2005, Abramovich lent ''Pelorus'' to [[Frank Lampard]] and [[John Terry]] for two weeks as a bonus for being the two best players at his English football club [[Chelsea F.C.]] the previous season, and allowed Terry to [[honeymoon]] with his new wife, Toni Poole, on the yacht in 2007.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070610145420/http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007260492,00.html Thanks a yacht for the gift, Rom | The Sun |HomePage|Showbiz|Bizarre]</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:58, 24 November 2019
 Pelorus in Croatia
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 Bermuda | |
| Name | Pelorus |
| Owner | Sammy Tak Lee |
| Port of registry | Hamilton, Bermuda |
| Builder | Lürssen |
| Yard number | 13600 |
| Completed | 2003 |
| Acquired | 2014–2015 |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Motor yacht |
| Tonnage | 5317mt |
| Displacement | 2973mt |
| Length | 115 metres (377 ft) |
| Beam | 17.2 metres (56 ft) |
| Draft | 4.66 metres (15.3 ft) |
| Depth | 5.10 metres (16.7 ft) |
| Decks | 3 |
| Installed power | 7,800 kilowatts (10,500 hp) |
| Propulsion | 2 x 3,900kW Wärtsilä 12v 26 |
| Speed | 19 knots |
| Boats & landing craft carried | landing boats, jet skis |
| Crew | 46 |
| Aviation facilities | two helicopter pads |
Pelorus is the world's twenty-ninth largest luxury yacht at 115 metres (377 ft) in length.
History
Commissioned by a Saudi Arabian businessman Sheikh Abdul Mohsen Abdulmalik Al-Sheikh,[1] Pelorus was built at the Lürssen subsidiary repair shipyard in Schacht-Audorf Rendsburg, Germany. The conceptual design was completed in 1999, work began in 2000, and the yacht was delivered into service in 2003. It was sold to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich during its maiden voyage, who had it refitted by Blohm & Voss, adding a second helicopter pad (on top of the wheelhouse), two B&V active fin stabilizers replaced by four zero-speed stabilizers, and modifications to the underwater exhaust, mast, and stern.
Pelorus is powered by two Wärtsilä (formerly Stork Werkspoor) 12v 26 engines designed to give continuous 3900 kW at 1000 r.p.m. On the builder's sea trial Pelorus successfully reached the contract speed of 20 knots, but often cruises between 12 and 14 knots. While owned by Abramovich, the yacht had a full-time crew of up to 46, in addition to a large security contingent that travelled with his family. Pelorus would cruise the western Mediterranean during the summers, and commonly ventured down through the Suez for the winters. In 2005, Abramovich lent Pelorus to Frank Lampard and John Terry for two weeks as a bonus for being the two best players at his English football club Chelsea F.C. the previous season, and allowed Terry to honeymoon with his new wife, Toni Poole, on the yacht in 2007.[2]
Irina Abramovich received the yacht in 2009 as part of her divorce settlement. She sold it via broker Merle Wood to David Geffen in 2011 for US$300 million.[3][4][3][4][5]
In 2011 Geffen sold Pelorus to Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan for 214 million euros.[1]
In 2016 Pelorus was sold to Chinese billionaire, Samuel Tak Lee.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Superyacht Coral Island". Superyachtfan.com.
- ^ Thanks a yacht for the gift, Rom | The Sun |HomePage|Showbiz|Bizarre
- ^ a b David Pelly. "Iconic yachts: Pelorus". boatinternational.com. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
- ^ a b Jared Paul Stern (July 14, 2011). "David Geffen's New $300 Million Yacht Gets Upstaged By A Russian Businessman's Boat In Mallorca". businessinsider.com. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Haute Yachts: Geffen’s $300M ‘Pelorus’ Meets the Starck-Designed ‘A’ in Majorca | Haute Living Magazine. Hauteliving.com (2011-07-14). Retrieved on 2011-11-27.
- ^ "Lurssen's 115m Pelorus sold to Chinese billionaire". Yachting Pages.
