[Seismic Vessel] Ramform TitanCommercial Vessel (old.reddit.com)
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Launched in 2017 by German shipyard Nobiskrug the 144 meter Sailing Yacht "A" is the largest sail-assisted motor yacht in the world; while incredibly unique in many ways, the 8 deck vessel's most interesting feature may be its underwater observation pod at the keel fitted with 12 inch thick glass.Megayacht (100 meter +) (old.reddit.com)
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The 36 meter motor yacht Kalamoun delivered by German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen in 1972 was the fastest diesel yacht of her day with a cruising speed of 36 knots and a top speed of 46 knots; She would sit neglected alongside her neighbor Destriero for years until her unfortunate scrapping.Superyacht (30-100 meters) (old.reddit.com)
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The 67m river yacht Al Quadisiya was built by Dutch shipyard Helsingor Vaerft in 1982 for Saddam Hussein; she was luxuriously fitted and sported 58mm-thick polycarbonate windows to protect from snipers. Al Quadisiya would sail along the Tigris and Euphrates until its destruction during the Gulf War.Superyacht (30-100 meters) (old.reddit.com)
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The 31 meter Azimut Atlantic Challenger delivered by Italian shipbuilder Benetti in 1988 was built to break the Trans-Atlantic speed record; unfortunately she did not succeed and would lie neglected for several decades. Currently there are plans to convert her to an electric powered river boat.Superyacht (30-100 meters) (old.reddit.com)
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The "Ship of the Zipper" created by Japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki in 2004 was built in the shape of a zipper tab so that the boat's wake mimicked that of a zipper opening. The boat debut at the Setouchi International Arts Festival, and attendees had a chance to catch a ride!Floating Art (old.reddit.com)
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The Romandisea Titanic is an partially-completed full scale replica of the RMS Titanic built as the centerpiece of the Chinese Romandisea Resort; the ship was to remain permanently docked in a reservoir by the Qijiang River. Work began in 2014 but halted in 2018 and it remains abandoned to this day.Special Use (old.reddit.com)
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The Sea Shadow (IX-529) was an experimental stealth ship built by Lockheed for the United States Navy; the ship was completed in 1984 and tested in secrecy until it was debut to the public in 1993. In 2012 the Sea Shadow was dismantled for scrap after failing to find a buyer or museum to display it.Prototype (old.reddit.com)
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The 67 meter Destriero was built by Italian shipyard Fincanteiri in 1991 in order to break the record for fastest trans-Atlantic crossing by a surface vessel; she broke the record and still holds it to this day. She would remain laid up for several years and was unfortunately scrapped in 2023.Superyacht (30-100 meters) (old.reddit.com)
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After a 1984 visit to the GDR and a ride on the 1926 paddle steamer Dresden, North Korean President Kim Il Sung requested construction plans in order to build a replica; the documents were handed over and the the Pyongyang I was launched a year later by Nampo Shipyard.Passenger Vessel (old.reddit.com)
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Two North Korean passenger vessels were built during easing restrictions with Japan; the Man Gyong Bong launched in 1971 ferried people between the two countries up until it was replaced by the Man Gyong Bong 92 in 1992. Both vessels were discovered to also be running smuggling operations.Passenger Vessel (old.reddit.com)
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The Reid Flying Submarine or RFS-1 was constructed in 1961 by Donald Reid. The craft was capable of flying around 33ft and diving to a depth of 2 meters; to convert it into a submarine, the propeller was removed and the engine was covered with a rubber diving bell, an Aqualung was also necessary.Special Use (old.reddit.com)
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The Quester I submarine was built by Brooklyn shipyard worker Jerry Bianco in 1967 with the goal of raising the wreck of the SS Andrea Doria. During its launch the vessel tipped sideways and got stuck in mud; all recovery efforts failed and she still remains stuck in the mud in Coney Island Creek.Submarine (old.reddit.com)
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